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Ag + education = confusion Students study Food Inc. | Documentary presents misconceptions about farming, say teachers BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

WINNIPEG — “Have you ever seen Food Inc.?” Considering it’s 8:30 a.m. at Westwood Collegiate in Winnipeg, the students in the home economics classroom are reasonably alert and responsive when asked if they’ve watched the 2009 documentary film. Most of the students in the Grade 12 foods class, a mix of boys and girls, raise their hand to say they’ve seen Food Inc., which condemned food production practices in North America as inhumane and unsustainable. The students’ response isn’t shocking, seeing how Food Inc. was nominated for an Academy Award as best documentary in

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2009. Yet, it is surprising that almost every student viewed the film in class at Westwood Collegiate. One student in the foods class stopped eating meat about a year ago, around the same time she watched the documentary. Food Inc. argued that factory farms and food companies have hijacked modern agriculture and painted a revealing but ugly portrait of food production in America. Johanne Ross, Agriculture in the Classroom executive director for Manitoba, is aware that Manitoba teachers are showing Food Inc. because she’s had to deal with the fallout, such as students who became vegetarians after watching the movie. “There are a lot of good things

about that movie,” Ross said. “There’s a lot of truth in that movie, but there are misconceptions in the movie.” It’s hard to know where and when Manitoba students are watching the movie, but thousands of teens have likely seen it in Grade 10 geography, because food from the land is a required teaching unit in the course. “Teachers have to teach that (unit) and they have a curriculum outlined for them,” Ross said. “But of course, they want to augment that (material) and that’s where Food Inc. comes in. To bring Food Inc. into the classroom has certainly caused some misrepresentations (about agriculture) in that age group.”

John Stairs, who teaches Grade 1 0 g e o g ra p hy a t We s t w o o d , defended the film as a useful teaching tool. For instance, he said, one segment talks about chickens and how the chicken breast is now four times larger than it was in the past because of feeding practices and genetics. “That’s good information for the kids…. Food Inc. is a very good video in that it shows how big the agri-industry has become…. It also you gives you an idea of what farmers are up against,” said Stairs, sitting at a table inside the home economics room at Westwood, surrounded by sewing machines, kitchen sinks and stoves. SEE AG + EDUCATION, PAGE 2

‘Are you for sale?’ Grain companies look to buy Canadian terminals BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Foreign grain companies are keenly interested in Western Canada’s independently owned inland grain terminals, says a spokesperson for one international firm. Gary Williams, senior market manager for Scoular Canada Ltd., is familiar with one farmer-owned facility that has been approached by at least 20 grain company representatives wanting to buy or establish a relationship with the elevator. “I don’t know that those are all major, mega grain firms but I would imagine that probably nine out of 10 of the major grain firms came to the door,” he said. Scoular is one of them. The company is the 63rd largest privately owned business in the United States, with $5 billion in sales and 60 elevators. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

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Ag + education “It is one-sided … but as a teacher it’s not our job to tell students what to think. It’s our job to get them to think.” Andrea Overby, who teaches foods at Westwood, also shows the movie in her classes. She admitted it offers a biased perspective on American’s food industry, but it is also a dynamic and recent film that stimulates her students to talk about food production. Now that Food Inc. has unofficially become part of the curriculum at dozens of Canadian schools, Ross and other Agriculture in the Classroom leaders have taken steps to counter its message. As part of a national effort, the Agriculture in the Classroom website now

has a section dedicated to Food Inc. It addresses myths and misinformation in the movie and contains links to organizations such as the Ontario Farm Animal Council for more information on related topics. Ross is also concerned that agriculture isn’t part of the education curriculum in Manitoba. It might be covered, somewhat, in Grade 10 geography, but one unit isn’t sufficient. She said if agricultural education was made mandatory, Manitoba teachers could provide a broad perspective on a subject that affects students every time they pick up a fork. SEE THE SPECIAL REPORT, P. 30

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Snow last week was greeted with relief in the Alberta counties of Lethbridge and Warner, where Nov. 27 grass fires burned several hundred acres of farmland and threatened the outskirts of Lethbridge. Darryl Beaton, emergency services co-ordinator for the County of Lethbridge, said 600 acres of land were burned in the fire, pushed by sustained winds of 100 to 120 km/h with gusts to 130. The fire started on the Blood Indian reserve, leaped the Oldman River and then forced the evacuation of homes west of Coalhurst, Alta. Cause of the blaze has not been officially announced, but Dana Terry, deputy chief of the Lethbridge Fire Department, confirmed other media reports that it began when several people lit a fire to heat rocks for a sweat lodge. It spread out of control by high winds despite efforts to extinguish it. Beaton said every fire department

in the county responded to the fire. Because of its speed, he said major damage to pasture was unlikely. “The speed that this fire passed through the area was so fast that it would be hard to imagine that there’s much damage below grade or below the surface,” said Beaton. “It was very fast.” No losses to buildings or livestock were reported, but fences and power poles were damaged. A fire in the County of Warner, which also spread during high winds Nov. 27, damaged corrals, fences and winter pasture, said county administrator Shawn Hathaway. A grain bin and one bovine were also lost. The cause had yet to be determined as of Dec. 5. Hathaway said officials were still calculating the number of acres burned. That fire burned near the Miami Hutterite Colony, forcing the evacuation of its residents. Fire departments battled for 13 hours, and then spent several days extinguishing hot spots before widespread snowfall solved the problem. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

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and shallow pipelines can cause headaches for farmers who do deep tillage. 4 MORE CANOLA: An agronomist says producers should be able to grow 80 bu. per acre canola. 15 MILK PRICES: The dairy industry blames restaurants for growing opposition to supply management. 22 BEE WORKERS: Beekeepers say Ottawa has made it too difficult to hire much-needed foreign workers. 24

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canola oil becomes more sophisticated as promoters adopt new methods. 25 WOLF LOSSES: Producers are losing more cattle than normal to wolves in northern Saskatchewan. 26 SPECIAL REPORT: Agriculture plays little role in prairie education. Some groups are trying to change that. 30 COWBOY TRAIL: A horse trainer takes a problem horse on a 700 kilometre ride to save its life. 70

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Senators give CWB bill initial OK Short debate | Committee hearings final step to approve bill to end CWB monopoly BY BARRY WILSON

It is now intent on becoming a bigger player in Canada after the Canadian Wheat Board loses its single desk powers. “We came up to Canada almost 15 years ago because we thought the wheat board was going away,” he said. “So we hung out for 15 years doing other stuff.” Now that the demise of the single desk is near, Scoular, like many other U.S. grain companies, wants to establish closer links with the origination side of the grain business. “Certainly from day one we’re a buyer of wheat to take it down into (U.S.) millers and other end use markets that we’ve already been supplying,” he said. Jason Skinner, chief executive officer of North West Terminal Ltd. in Unity, Sask., said many CWB customers lack assets in Western Canada. “By removing the wheat board, essentially they don’t have access to grain unless they develop relationships with companies that do have assets in Western Canada,” he said. Inland terminals are logical targets because the larger line companies don’t want to do business with American firms. Instead, they want to cut them out of the market. Skinner said there has been a lot of interest in the Unity terminal recently. “There is certainly a large frequency of either calls or visitors,” he said. Williams said the starting point for those conversations is usually, “are you for sale?” If the answer is, “no,” inquiries quickly shift to forming an exclusive partnership or a non-exclusive partnership or simply a friendship. Williams said if prices to buy assets are too high, grain companies may look at building their own facilities. He said he wouldn’t be surprised to see a number of companies building one or two large elevators capable of handling shuttle trains instead of today’s 50 or 100 car loading facilities. They may even build one next door to an existing 50-car loading facility. Skeptics need only look south of the border to North Dakota and Montana, where grain companies are building modern elevators. “They’re actually going to be overcapacity for the size of the crops in those states,” Williams said. Skinner said companies that are planning to build a terminal should think twice because a facility that cost $5 million to build 10 years ago would cost $30 to $35 million today. Williams wouldn’t rule anything out. Some grain companies may want to build a new elevator to capture grain closer to the U.S. border, while others may see an opportunity in the anticipated demise of producer car loading facilities. Those that aren’t building or buying will be signing wheat contracts with existing elevators the day after Bill C-18 receives royal assent, he said. Skinner doesn’t believe the deals will happen that fast because of the lingering uncertainties in grain markets. “I don’t see a lot of canola contracts or pea contracts being signed so I’m not sure why a lot of wheat contracts would be getting signed at this point. It’s pretty early yet,” he said. “We’re just waiting to see how things will look.”

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Opponents of government plans to end the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly next year have been lobbying the Senate to slow the process down with “sober second thought.” On Dec. 1, that hope seemed to be wishful thinking as the Senate gave Bill C-18 approval in principle after little more than two hours of debate. This week, a series of rapid-fire committee hearings will set the stage for final approval before Parliament rises for a six-week Christmas break

in mid-December. “Western Canada has waited for this day since Sept. 27, 1943, when the mandatory Canadian Wheat Board came into being,” Manitoba Conservative senator Don Plett told the Senate Dec. 1. “Our government has made a commitment to western Canadian farmers that we will stand up for them and we will ensure they will not be treated as second-class farmers any longer.” Plett, who is sponsoring the bill, said the Senate will move quickly. Liberal senators, who are in the minority in the Senate, used colour-

ful language to oppose the Conservative plan but allowed it to pass on a voice vote after several hours debate. Saskatchewan Liberal Bob Peterson said farmers who want to use the board will be the victims. Peterson used the 1997 elimination of prairie provincial hog marketing boards as an example. “The majority of small family farm producers opposed the boards’ elimination in 1997 because they would be unable to compete with large-scale operations,” he said. “Although the trend was already toward concentration in hog farm-

ing, the elimination of marketing boards caused many family farm producers to become disadvantaged and in many cases go out of business.” Peterson said without the approval of farmers, senators will have to answer to history. “What are you going to tell your grandchildren when they ask: where were you when they destroyed the Canadian Wheat Board?” However, Liberal senators have shown no inclination to use parliamentary tactics to delay passage of the legislation beyond next week.

Billy Richards pulls children on a tree toboggan Dec. 3 at the Devil’s Head Ranch, north of Morley, Alta. TREEBOGGANING | About 50 people cut down trees at this year’s event, hosted by Doug and Jill Richards. |

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Grain execs say port of Churchill may flounder BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

A prairie grain handling system devoid of Canadian Wheat Board intervention will see a significant shift in grain movement, says a senior grain industry executive. And that will spell trouble for the northern Manitoba port of Churchill. “ There will be challenges for Churchill,” Paterson GlobalFoods vice-president Keith Bruch told reporters after he spoke to a recent grain system symposium in Ottawa. A major problem is that private

grain companies own handling terminals in Vancouver and Thunder Bay and will naturally favour shipments through those facilities, including in the eastern catchment basin served by Churchill, he said. “There is ownership in Thunder Bay from the shippers,” Bruch said. “You ship to support your assets first and foremost unless the vessel spreads into Churchill are such that you are going to save $10 a tonne or $15 a tonne. That is a problem and without critical mass going through Churchill to make breakeven, there’s going to be challenges.”

It is the argument that Churchill supporters, including local NDP MP Niki Ashton and the Hudson’s Bay Route Association, have been making since the government launched its campaign to kill the board’s single desk. CWB grain has been 90 percent of Churchill shipments. Despite Conservative government promises of more than $34 million over five years to support expansion and continued use of the port, supporters have argued that the end of the CWB single desk means the end of the port.

“Price advantage will determine where grain flows,” said Bruch. Price will indeed be the key for OmniTrax Canada Inc. president Brad Chase, whose company owns the railway to Churchill. “I agree it will depend on price and in our natural catchment area of northwest Manitoba and northeast Saskatchewan, the cost to move product through Churchill is cheaper,” he said. “It will depend on what producers are looking for in the long-term, but we intend to make sure that the Churchill choice is viable long-term.”

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SUPPLY MANAGEMENT | DEFENCE

Ritz vows to retain dairy tariff protections BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

Federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz has moved beyond promising that the Conservative government will defend supply management in trade talks to now promising the sector will be protected. “We have said all along we’ll never trade off supply management,” he said during an appearance before the House of Commons agriculture committee Dec. 1. “We see it as a very valuable part of our agricultural sector.” Later, he told New Democrat Alex Atamanenko that Canada will not accept an increase in the amount of foreign dairy, poultry and egg product allowed into the country under supply management and grade rules. “We have no intention of changing it.” He made the comments at the end of a week in which critics of supply management increased their calls to end or reduce tariff protections that they say produce higher dairy, chicken and egg prices for Canadian consumers. On Dec. 2, the Canadian Dairy Commission announced prices will be allowed to increase 1.5 percent next year to cover increased dairy production costs. “We have a 40-year-old supply management system where dairy prices are being made behind closed doors,” Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association vice-president Justin Taylor said in a news release. “It’s time we built a dairy system in Canada that is fair and transparent for farmers, processors, restaurateurs and consumers.” Meanwhile, defenders of the Canadian Wheat Board single desk notched up their predictions that supply management is likely doomed in the wake of the Nov. 28 Commons vote to end the CWB single desk next year. “Supply management will be next,” former CWB board chair Larry Hill said in Ottawa. “It will be the next target.” But last week during a news conference in Ottawa to celebrate the end of the CWB monopoly, Ritz insisted the wheat board single desk and the supply-managed system are not comparable. He said dairy, chicken and egg producers are not captive the way western wheat and barley farmers are. “They actually have that freedom now,” he said. “They make a decision based on their bottom line as to what and how much quota to buy, unlike the wheat board system where you’re forced to join it just simply because of where you live.” Hill said later it would be like arguing that if you do not want to be part of the single desk, you do not have to grow wheat or barley. If you want to produce and sell milk, you have to adhere to the marketing and production control system. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

Spenst of Lloydminster, Sask., and Nels Hanson of Bright Sand, Sask., take a MORE THAN KICKING TIRES | Garry closer look at the combine sieves during an auction sale at Ritchie Bros. in Saskatoon Nov. 30. Close to 1,200 trucks and equipment items were sold, which included a record 86 combines. |

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TILLAGE | WHAT LIES BENEATH?

Farmers urged to deep till with caution Underground pipelines, cables | Some apparatus may have shifted toward the surface BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

Farmers should plan for surprises if they’re deep tilling their fields, said a northern Alberta farmer. Gary Sanocki called Alberta First Call, the agency that searches for buried pipelines and cables beneath fields and farmyards, and discovered a pipeline only 18 inches deep. The Eaglesham, Alta., farmer was forced to pause in his post-harvest deep tillage process when the staff searching for the buried lines weren’t sure of the depth of the pipeline and phoned four days later advising Sanocki to halt his deep tillage. “Just got told by pipeline company they can’t find the depth of their

pipeline and are putting a stop to my agroplowing,” posted Sanocki on Twitter. Sanocki doesn’t know if the pipeline floated up or the line was put in incorrectly when managed by the previous owners. In the end, the only harm was a frustrated Sanocki, who had to adjust the deep tillage in his field and had extra phone calls and delays. It was also a wake-up call for Sanocki, who farms in Alberta’s Peace River area, where many farms have underground pipelines and cables of varying ages and depths. “It’s mostly a warning to other guys to make sure you know where the pipelines are and how deep,” he said. “Some of the pipelines are not as

deep as they should be.” A year earlier, Alberta First Call discovered an abandoned and unmapped pipeline crossing another of Sanocki’s fields. He also had to adjust his deep tillage to go around that pipeline. “Why do we as farmers allow them to take over our land for almost no compensation and then this…,” posted Sanocki on his Twitter. It’s an example of farmer beware for those digging, ditching or doing deep tillage in their fields, said Graham Gilchrist of Alberta’s Farmers’ Advocate office. Unlike regular agricultural practices that only disturb the top six inches of topsoil, different rules apply to deep tillage, he said.

“Deep tillage or deep ripping is one of those practices that is not inherent and assumed to be part of generally accepted practices. It’s not common.” Gilchrist recommended farmers who find floating pipelines registered their complaint with the Alberta Energy and Natural Conservation Board, which will trigger a process to replace the pipeline. There are plenty of regulations affecting farms and pipelines, depending on whether it is a federal or provincially regulated pipeline, said Gilchrist. If there is a problem, it’s deemed that farmers should know, or ought to have known the rules. It’s up to farmers to know the locations and depth of pipelines that cross their land. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

AGRONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

Grain production up, environmental impact down: study BY ED WHITE WINNIPEG BUREAU

Farmers are growing bigger crops with less cost to the planet, says a study organized by Pulse Canada. That’s good news because food retailing and food manufacturing companies are being pressed to prove that their products are sustainable, and the pressure is reaching all the way back to the farm. “We have people, customers, consumers who are asking us about what it is that we do and where can we go and what does our supply chain look like around sustainability,” Tom Rabaey of General Mills said at the Prairie Oat Growers Association annual meeting in Winnipeg Dec. 1.

“Is it renewable? Is it sound and stable?” Pulse Canada chief executive officer Gordon Bacon unveiled a report at the oat conference that looks at eight prairie crops over 20 years and analyzes their environmental impact. In all eight cases, more crop is being produced per unit of impact on the world’s environment. “I think it’s an amazing story. We have some rigorous scientific evaluation of data for the last 20 years that basically says in every category we have made improvements, we are producing more with less.” Bacon said the gains mostly come from yield gains, which results in each acre producing more food. Those yield gains come from genetics, better farming practices, better

chemicals and fertilizers and better use of machinery and inputs. Rotations have also improved in the last 20 years, with millions of acres of pulse crops joining the prairie roster. There was much talk at the conference about increasing consumer demand and the opportunity for food products to prove themselves beneficial for human health and the environment. Specialized food products are growing in popularity in western countries, while consumers in developing nations are joining the ranks of the luxury-buying population. The Canadian study follows a similar U.S. study that included environmental, food industry and farm groups. Bacon said the next step should be

to hire staff and more formally develop a sustainability focused group within the agriculture and food industry. “I think we have grown past Pulse Canada being the lead to start some of this,” said Bacon. “This is a systems approach and I hope as an industry we can sort out some of the questions.” Pulse Canada’s work was supported with funding from the federal government and Crop Life Canada and the moral support of Grain Growers of Canada, the Canadian Wheat Board, the Canadian Canola Growers Association and the flax industry. Bacon said the U.S. system allows producers to check their farm’s results against state and national averages. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

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CONSERVATION | COURT CHALLENGE

Family challenges conservation limitations Damages land value | Part of the family’s land was placed under a conservation easement by a previous owner BY DAN YATES SASKATOON NEWSROOM

A Saskatchewan family interested in wind power says a conservation easement is damaging the value of its land and hurting its earning potential. The matter has the family in court, challenging provincial legislation and the Nature Conservancy of Canada. In a notice of motion filed in Moose Jaw Court of Queen’s Bench in May, Sheldon and Trevor Mattus, who operate Antelope Creek Enterprises Ltd. along with their father, Ron, seek to terminate a conservation easement on land the brothers own. The easement was signed for the protection of natural wildlife habitat and plant and animal species. It exists for perpetuity. “It is something you would expect,” said Jordan Ignatiuk, director of land conservation for the NCC. “The firstgeneration grantor, who actually allowed the easement, is the person who was in favour of it in the first place. When it becomes second-, third-generation landowners who now have the land with this encumbrance, they’re the ones you’re going to expect are going to try and push the limits and try to see what’s allowable or what isn’t.” In an affidavit filed in April, Sheldon said the brothers acquired several parcels of land in the Morse, Sask., area in 2005. However, before the closing date for the sale, it was revealed the seller had entered into easements with the NCC on 10 quarters involved in the purchase. Information contained in an affidavit has not yet been proven in court. In the document, Sheldon said the family had invested approximately $100,000 of input costs into the land before learning about the easements. They proceeded with the sale and have used the property for pastureland, Ron explained in an interview. In 2010, the family said it was approached by Confederation Power Inc., an Ontario-based power generation company that’s now part of Sprott Power Corp., because its land was in the district of its Riverhurst I Wind Project, a 10-megawatt project that seeks to build five turbines in southern Saskatchewan. The development could see two turbines built on the Mattuses’ land. The easement, however, prevents construction. “In a case like this one, or any easement that we place on native prairie, it’s to remain unchanged,” said Ignatiuk. “So you can’t break the land. You can’t drain wetlands. You can’t put up new structures.” Ignatiuk’s affidavit lists the destruction of native habitat, the disruption of waterfowl breeding cycles and the threat of bird strikes as concerns of the NCC. “Usually those are properties we

just avoid,” said David Eva, project management director for Sprott, who said roads and a turbine foundation are required for construction. “And here it’s a case where we’ve left it up to the landowner to, if it’s something that they feel they can resolve, then we’re happy to work with them.” Under the Conservation Easements Act, an easement can be terminated by a written agreement between the holder and the registered owner or by the Court of Queen’s Bench “… where the court is of the opinion that continuation of the easement would produce a severe hardship for the applicant.” The family is arguing the restraints put on the land constitute a financial hardship, limiting the earning potential of their farming operation because the wind turbines would be a source of revenue. “We can’t do nothing on the land. They’ve got more say than we do,” said Ron. Sheldon’s affidavit claims each turbine could generate more than $8,000 per year, plus a signing bonus and $2,700 per year for the tower construction. If the project expands, there’s further earning potential, said Ron. “With these towers on the land, we wouldn’t even have to put a cow on the land,” he said. “The loss of income is going to be anywhere from $20,000 a year to $120,000 a year.” The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities has passed resolutions to lobby for changes to the Conservation Easements Act, introduced in 1997. In 2006, one resolution asked to set a maximum timeframe on conservation easements. Doug Steele, Division 3 director for SARM, who sits on the group’s southern crown land conservation management strategy committee, said that while there has to be a balance between encouraging development and protecting habitat, there also needs to be flexibility. “It’s too bad we couldn’t have something that … is user-friendly, it gives everybody a basic understanding and, at a certain point in time, if discussions need to happen, maybe they can take place,” he said. “It’s like a living document. It has to change and adapt as we move forward.” Legislation that would allow for an easement to be amended exists, but has yet to be proclaimed. As the Mattuses’ case heads to pretrial in March, the Riverhurst project remains in the development stage. Construction originally targeted for 2013 has been delayed to 2014, said Eva, but Sprott will be finalizing its designs next year. “Certainly there will come a time where if this issue is not resolved on their land, then their lands will not form part of the project,” said Eva. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

Santa arrived in Lloydminster Dec. 3 but left his reindeer at home. Instead, Ron MacDonald hitched up four of his miniature horses dressed as reindeer and drove Santa through the parade route. Light snow and temperatures hovering just below zero welcomed the parade’s special guest. | DON WHITING PHOTO

OAT RESEARCH | COMEBACK

Information sharing revives oats Oat breeder numbers decline | Co-operation helps speed research findings BY ED WHITE WINNIPEG BUREAU

Just a few years ago, oat researchers feared that the crop might disappear from North American fields. However, desperate action and a rare case of co-operation is now leading them to think they have not only stopped oats’ disappearance but caught up to wheat and barley breeders. “The oat community was so far down, we were losing people like crazy, so we really had to band together and when we did we became a real force,” said General Mills researcher Joe Lutz, who has been part of the network that formed in 2008. Farmers have almost stopped growing quality milling oats in the United States because booming corn and soybean yields have made them more attractive. Wheat and barley, the cereals closest to oats, have not seen the same gains in productivity but are bigger crops that have more developed and better financed breeding programs. However, oat breeders like Lutz started casually sharing knowledge and resources in 2008. General Mills, which makes Cheerios, funded a small collaborative project and researchers and won a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to continue working together. Other food manufacturers and millers joined, as did the Prairie Oat Growers Association, and researchers from a number of companies,

The oat community was so far down, we were losing people like crazy, so we really had to band together and when we did we became a real force. JOE LUTZ RESEARCHER

universities and research institutes began sharing information. “We really don’t have that many oat breeders left, but the silver lining of that cloud is that they’re working really closely together,” said Jim Bair, vice-president of the North American Millers Association. “Some work is only being done in Louisiana, some work is only being done in Illinois, and some work is only being done in Saskatchewan and Manitoba,” he said in an interview during the Prairie Oat Growers Association annual convention in Winnipeg. “They all talk and share data and they all share materials.” Lutz told the conference that most small grain research is slower than corn or soybean development because of the “hexaploid problem,” which is a product of the complex molecular nature of cereals such as oats and wheat. H o w e v e r, t h e c o - o p e r a t i v e research has allowed them to crack

that problem. “We think we have a really effective set of markers,” Lutz said The desperation that drove oat researchers to band together has brought them level with wheat and barley researchers, who generally work in separate programs and aren’t nearly as collaborative. “They’re not really working together,” he said. Bair said millers always worry about oat production in North America because the growing region has become so small and the producer base so limited. “We need the oats,” he said. “As we continue to see the shift out of oats and into corn and soybeans in the northern plains, the crop up here will grow in importance.” A s a r e s u l t , h e ’s h o p i n g t h e research at General Mills, Quaker Oats, universities and institutes continues. “We think it’s a model going forward of how research should be conducted, rather than be duplicative and have the same things done in a number of locations. “It makes sense to have the best people doing what they are best at and not being protective of particular programs and not helping each other. It’s too important for that.” The $1.7 million in funding for the collaborative work runs out in 201213, and Lutz hopes more money can be found. “It’s possible that the funding could run out and everyone would go their separate ways,” he said. access=subscriber section=news,crops,none

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Oats looks for edge to increase profile More demand needed to make oats competitive | Oat milling growing at only one to two percent annually BY ED WHITE WINNIPEG BUREAU

Oats could become Western Canada’s third most important crop, surpassing barley, says oat expert Randy Strychar. However, it has to regain the U.S. horse feed market to do that, and that’s proving to be a hard battle to win. “We don’t have an edge, and that’s what we need to look for right now,” Strychar told the Prairie Oat Growers Association annual meeting in Winnipeg Dec. 1. “We do not have an edge over corn, barley or wheat mids.” Strychar said the oat industry needs to fund research to prove oats’ superiority to other cereal grains as a horse feed, produce better feed oat varieties and convince manufacturers to list oats on feed bags so that buyers can deliberately buy oats. Canadian oat shipments to the U.S. horse market have fallen to about 200,000 tonnes from 1.1 million in the early 1990s. The collapse began with high oat prices caused by droughts in the early 2000s, which severely reduced supply. High prices caused manufacturers to look for other cereal grains and

energy for their horse rations. At the same time, claims that oats and starch in general were hurting horse health became widespread and the “internet express” spread the claims to American horse owners who began looking for alternatives. Oat prices have since fallen relative to corn, which often replaces oats in feed rations. As well, researchers have rejected claims that starch is bad for any but a small percentage of old horses and ones with metabolic diseases. However, demand has not surged back. Strychar said horse owners, veterinarians and researchers like oats. “But they don’t demand it,” he said, calling for more research to be done proving the superiority of oats. Strychar said a key problem is the way horse feed is sold in the U.S. Bags do not say what grain is in the ration, other than “grains” or “grain products.” Even if horse owners want to buy a feed with oats, they can’t easily discover whether their rations contain oats as opposed to corn, barley or wheat mids. Compounding the problem is the

financial crisis that began in 2008, which has forced many families to give up their horses. Horse feed is not a discounted product, like feed wheat or barley, so losing that demand means losing a premium market. Most of the value of the oat industry now comes from the crop’s use as a human food, and millers at the conference encouraged farmers and researchers to keep that in mind. The milling market pays high prices and is a consistent buyer. The horse feed market is secondary. However, Strychar said oats will be a competitive crop only if demand grows, and milling demand is growing only one to two percent per year. The horse feed market needs to be regained to significantly boost demand, which will allow farmers to grow more at good prices. Demand would grow 190,000 tonnes per year if half of the U.S.’s nine million horses ate one quarter of a pound of oats more per day, he said.

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Strong demand will consume most of record canola supply Competition will be strong | China’s intentions, biodiesel among factors considered in calculating this year’s canola demand BY SEAN PRATT SASKATOON NEWSROOM

The biggest driver in this year’s canola market will be the fierce competition shaping up between exporters and crushers, says a Bunge spokesperson. Nick Hoyt, trader and risk management specialist with the company in Canada, is forecasting a record 15.9 million tonnes of canola supply. “How much of that the (crush) industry will be able to get its hands on in the next year before the next crop will be the big question,” he told A g r i -T r e n d ’s Fa r m F o r u m i n Saskatoon. Bunge expects Canada to export eight million tonnes of seed and crushers to process 6.5 million

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tonnes, leaving only one million tonnes of carryout. “Ultimately, what the market is telling us is that it’s willing to pay for it and you should be working towards low carryout numbers,” he told producers. He expects the European Union needs to import 550,000 tonnes to compensate for a poor rapeseed crop. Crushers and exporters will ask Canadian growers to become certi-

fied to the EU’s new sustainability regulations. Australia could fill a lot of the EU demand with a crop that could be as large as three million tonnes, up from 2.2 million last year. China is the wildcard. Imports could rival the record 2.8 million tonnes of a few years ago if the country continues to buy at the current pace. Bunge penciled in 2.5 million tonnes in its supply and demand estimate, but it could easily be higher. It’s still uncertain whether China will focus on seed sales like it has done with soybeans or if it will buy a mixture of canola seed and oil. It has been mostly seed sales so far this year. “If they continue to do that, we should see the crusher is going to struggle further,” said Hoyt.

Biodiesel demand is another key consideration for canola markets. The EU will produce an estimated 10.5 million tonnes of the biofuel this year, up from 7.5 million tonnes four years ago. However, the real growth is in Argentina, Brazil and the United States, which will produce nine million tonnes combined this year, up from 4.5 million tonnes four years ago. “We’re in the midst of a (biodiesel) growth phase where the ethanol growth phase ended about a year ago,” said Hoyt. The burgeoning demand is driving down world vegetable oil stocks. Bunge is forecasting a 4.7 percent stocks-to-use ratio, which is the lowest in many years.

“Ending stocks aren’t growing and we expect this to continue,” Hoyt said. “This is what ultimately is going to play into the Canadian canola grower’s hands.” An emerging pattern in farmer selling is another key market factor. It used to be cyclical and predictable, but growers are building storage and holding onto their stocks a little longer as they make more money. “It has caught a lot of commercials and the physical guys off guard,” he said. Despite all the bullish factors in his presentation, Hoyt was a little bearish when asked where prices are heading. He said the lack of speculator interest in the canola market and a good-sized Canadian crop will likely force prices lower by spring. access=subscriber section=markets,none,none

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Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan dominate wheat Canada’s export share to drop | Government policies helping Black Sea region farmers BY MICHAEL RAINE SASKATOON NEWSROOM

HANOVER, Germany — Traditional wheat exporters already feeling competition from the Black Sea region should realize it is only the beginning. Black Sea farmers are rapidly boosting production, thanks to profitable crop prices, farm equipment subsidies, no taxation on farm production and heavily subsidized interest rates on farm loans. Perez Dominguez of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development said his group’s analysis of the global wheat market shows major growth in wheat production and exports from the former Soviet republics. The first decade of the 2000s saw Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan export 18 percent of the planet’s wheat. The second decade is expected to see that jump to 30 percent. Dominguez said Canada will hang onto its market share better

than others against this onslaught, but he expects it will drop to 13.4 percent in 2010-20 from 14.2 percent in 2001-10. “Canada is a mature producer with shipping issues,” he told a meeting held during the Agritechnica farm show in Hanover last month. “Eastern Europe and Kazakhstan are improving their production technology, land ownership and transportation situation.” The United States, now the world’s top agricultural exporter, is expected to drop the most of any region both in percentage and volume of sales. Its market share will drop to 17.7 percent in 2010-20 from 25 percent in 2001-10. The European Union will drop to 12.5 percent from 13.7 percent and Australia will drop to 10.8 percent from 12 percent. Stefan Duerr, who farms 400,000 acres in Russia, said his operation is making dramatic increases in wheat production, helped by sustained high commodity prices and govern-

ment encouragement to modernize. “You wouldn’t say no to loans at three percent when inflation is running 10 and government subsidy of up to half on farm equipment,” he said “Wheat production will rise a lot here and in the Ukraine under these circumstances.” Alexander Petrikov, Russia’s deputy minister of agriculture, said his country’s investments in the export sector should make it an increasingly significant player in world markets over the next five years. “We are investing in transportation and port infrastructure. We understand that our agricultural productivity is suffering due to lack of modernization and we need to improve this, both with machinery and agronomy and our ability to get products to market,” he said. “Agriculture is attracting more foreign investment than any other part of our economy. And we are welcoming it.” Oleksandr Sen, Ukraine’s deputy

minister of agriculture, said his country will double agricultural production over the next decade. All of it will be destined for export. “We had an increase in production of 17 percent this year. We will harvest 54 million tonnes (of wheat) this year and 12 million of oilseeds, 2.2 million tonnes of soybeans. We will meet our own domestic markets and export as well,” he said. “We exported $9 billion US (in agricultural production) with a $4.2 billion farm products trade surplus.” Dominguez said the market is signalling farmers around the world to produce more. Producers are hearing the message most clearly in developing countries, where there is significant untapped capacity. “Despite even a modest production increase in grains and oilseeds, the population growth alone will take it up,” he said. “Per capita production will rise only 0.7 percent annually over the coming decade.” access=subscriber section=markets,none,none

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End of single desk could affect U.S. wheat, corn acreage

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Expect plenty of disruptions and gaps in the years ahead

ill the end of the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly speed the relentless westward march of corn? Gary Williams, senior market manager at Scoular Canada, thinks Canadian competition could cause American wheat growers in North Dakota and Kansas, which is west of the traditional corn belt in the Midwest, to switch to corn. Williams thinks the end of the CWB single desk will set off changes in the Canadian grain industry that will rival the transformative events that accompanied the ethanol revolution in the United States. “Your first year, second year, there will be a lot of crazy disruption. There will be a lot of gaps that traders will look at and say that should never happen.” However, the new order should become clearer by the third year. There will be a rush of new players in the grain buying and handling business. Traditional directions of grain movement may shift with more grain moving by rail south to the United States and less moving to Prince Rupert, he said. American farmers will also see changes in the form of stronger competition from Canadian wheat. access=subscriber section=markets,none,none

This could reduce their wheat prices and make them look more closely at corn, which is already making inroads thanks to new varieties better suited to the northern and southern plains. Kansas and North Dakota are the largest wheat producing states. Harvested wheat area in North Dakota fell about one million acres to 8.4 million from 2000 to 2010, while in Kansas it fell about 1.4 million acres to eight million. Most of those acres went into corn. In the same period, Kansas corn area rose 42 percent to 4.65 million acres and in North Dakota it doubled

to 1.9 million acres. “The U.S. wheat farmer is sitting there thinking about whether he wants to be a wheat farmer or whether he wants to be a corn farmer,” Williams said. “He is thinking, ‘free market Canadian grain, what is that going to mean for my price?’ At the same time, looking at the stocks to use ratios … why wouldn’t you grow corn if you can get more per acre to do it?” Williams also said the new spring

wheat futures contract introduced for 2012 by ICE Canada in Winnipeg will face stiff competition. Chicago, Kansas City and Minneapolis already have contracts. Each makes sense from a geographic point of view, but trading levels and liquidity in Minneapolis and Kansas City pale by comparison with the heavyweight Chicago contract. The smaller contracts sometimes get out of step with each other, leading to prices that do not reflect mar-

ket reality. Williams thinks trade might migrate to Chicago because of its greater liquidity. The survival of the new Winnipeg contract and the smaller U.S. exchanges will depend on participation and support by the major grain companies. Even so, Williams said he would not be surprised if ICE, which also runs commodity futures exchanges in New York and London, buys the Minneapolis and Kansas City exchanges.

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CATTLE & SHEEP Steers 600-700 lb. (average $/cwt) Alberta

GRAINS

Grade A

Live Previous Nov. 25-Dec. 1 Nov. 18-Nov. 24

Year ago

118.50-121.00 112.92-125.82 n/a 102.00-107.75

115.65-118.00 109.31-121.18 n/a 101.00-106.75

98.04 95.79 n/a 85.13

198.75-200.75 193.00-198.00 199.00 n/a

194.50-200.75 191.00-194.00 195.00 n/a

122.00 105.82-121.30 n/a 100.00-106.25

114.40-119.00 106.37-121.56 n/a 100.00-105.75

97.79 94.84 n/a 84.00

198.75-200.75 192.00-196.00 n/a n/a

194.50-197.75 190.00-193.00 192.00 n/a

$150

Steers Alta. Ont. Sask. Man. Heifers Alta. Ont. Sask. Man.

$145

*Live f.o.b. feedlot, rail f.o.b. plant.

$160 $155 $150 $145 $140 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5

Saskatchewan $155

$140

$155 $150 $145 $140 $135 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5

Heifers 500-600 lb. (average $/cwt) Alberta $155

Canfax

Steers 900-1000 800-900 700-800 600-700 500-600 400-500 Heifers 800-900 700-800 600-700 500-600 400-500 300-400

Sask.

Man.

Alta.

B.C.

112-128 119-137 127-145 135-155 145-169 160-193

110-125 120-135 129-143 135-155 145-172 155-190

115-135 125-141 130-145 137-155 148-173 165-195

106-121 116-128 121-135 130-145 139-161 150-189

111-126 114-133 122-140 129-147 136-165 150-174

106-123 112-127 120-136 125-145 138-160 147-175

115-129 120-134 125-142 132-152 140-169 151-182

104-124 111-127 120-137 130-146 140-160 146-174 Canfax

$145

Average Carcass Weight

$140

Canfax

Steers Heifers Cows Bulls

Saskatchewan $150 $145

Nov. 26/11 Nov. 27/10 893 858 831 789 665 666 963 994

$140

YTD 11 854 782 672 1009

YTD 10 849 786 673 1016

U.S. Cash cattle ($US/cwt)

$135 $130 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5

Manitoba $150 $145 $140 $135 $130 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5

Heifers 124.25 124.05 126.00 202.93

Feeders No. 1 (700-799 lb) Steers South Dakota 132.50-149.75 Billings 134-149.25 Dodge City 144-148

Trend n/a n/a +8/+10

Cattle / Beef Trade

Cash Futures -7.01 -4.37 -7.89 -4.83 -21.91 -18.85 Canfax

Canadian Beef Production million lb. Fed Non-fed Total beef

YTD % change 1789.7 -10 318.9 -13 2108.6 -10 Canfax

Exports % from 2010 537,559 (1) -30.6 70,684 (1) -63.1 189,242 (3) -22.6 254,619 (3) -19.2 Imports % from 2010 n/a (2) n/a 48,755 (2) +31.4 149,595 (4) +30.4 182,263 (4) +17.3

Sltr. cattle to U.S. (head) Feeder C&C to U.S. (head) Total beef to U.S. (tonnes) Total beef, all nations (tonnes) Sltr. cattle from U.S. (head) Feeder C&C from U.S. (head) Total beef from U.S. (tonnes) Total beef, all nations (tonnes)

(1) to Nov. 19/11 (2) to Sept. 30/11 (3) to Sept. 30/11 (4) to Nov. 26/11 Agriculture Canada

$180 $170 $160 $150 n/a n/a $140 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5

Close Close Dec. 2 Nov. 25 Live Cattle Dec 121.90 121.10 Feb 123.25 122.30 Apr 126.90 125.70 Jun 126.05 124.30 Aug 126.03 124.90 Feeder Cattle Jan 147.08 144.63 Mar 149.25 147.45 Apr 150.08 148.38 May 151.30 148.83 Aug 152.45 150.55

Trend Year ago

$150 $145 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5

Jan 01-Jan 14 Jan 15-Jan 28 Jan 29-Feb 11 Feb 12-Feb 25 Feb 26-Mar 10 Mar 11-Mar 24 Mar 25-Apr 07 Apr 08-Apr 21 Apr 22-May 05 May 06-May 19 May 20-June 02

Maple Leaf Dec. 2 148.68-149.62 153.36-157.10 160.37-161.31 158.97-161.31 158.50-159.44 160.37-160.84 160.84-161.99 164.33-167.61 170.89-174.92 175.39-178.20 175.85-178.20

+0.80 +0.95 +1.20 +1.75 +1.13

103.18 106.38 109.10 106.23 106.33

+2.45 +1.80 +1.70 +2.47 +1.90

118.68 119.48 120.30 120.45 120.93

This wk Last wk Yr. ago 209-211 207-209 n/a Canfax

Sheep ($/lb.) & Goats ($/head) Nov. 25 Previous Base rail (index 100) 3.70 3.70 Index range 74.45-88.45 79.45-101.43 Range off base 3.64-3.73 3.06-3.75 Feeder lambs 1.50-2.50 1.50-2.50 Sheep (live) 0.40-0.65 0.40-0.65 SunGold Meats

New lambs 65-80 lb 80-95 lb > 95 lb > 110 lb Feeder lambs Sheep Rams Kids

Nov. 28 2.30-2.85 2.30-2.63 2.15-2.34 2.10-2.20 1.70-2.13 1.90-2.30 1.20-1.25 1.10-1.25 70-120

2.36-2.70 2.22-2.54 2.09-2.20 1.90-2.00 1.70-2.05 1.90-2.10 1.20-1.25 1.00-1.25 70-120

Ontario Stockyards Inc.

Dec. 5 Wool lambs > 80 lb.1.85-2.02 Wool lambs < 80 lb. 2.20 Hair lambs 1.75-2.10 Fed sheep 0.35-0.70

$375 $370

$360 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5

Barley Sel. 2-row St. Law. $390 $385

$370 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5

Wheat 1 CWRS 13.5% $420

Man. Pork Dec. 2 149.19-150.12 153.86-157.61 160.88-161.81 159.48-161.81 159.23-160.17 161.10-161.57 161.57-162.72 165.06-168.34 171.62-175.55 176.02-178.83 176.49-178.83

To Nov. 26

$390 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5

Cash Prices Canola (cash - Jan.) $530 $520 $510 $500 $490 10/28 11/4 11/10 11/18 11/25 12/2

Canola (basis - Jan.) $0 $-5 $-10 $-15 $-20 10/28 11/4 11/10 11/18 11/25 12/2

Feed Wheat (cash) $225 $220 $215 $210 $205 10/28 11/4 11/10 11/18 11/25 12/2

Flax (elevator bid- S’toon) $530 $525 n/a $520 10/28 11/4 11/10 11/18 11/25 12/2

$220

To date 2011 To date 2010 % change 11/10

Basis: -$2

$215

Fed. inspections only Canada U.S. 18,345,668 98,806,577 18,449,561 98,362,695 -0.6 +0.5

$210 $205 10/28 11/4 11/10 11/18 11/25 12/2

Canola, western barley are basis par region. Feed wheat basis Lethbridge. Basis is best bid.

Agriculture Canada

Index 100 hogs $/ckg Alta. Sask.

n/a 158.37

Man. Que.

155.00 162.10 *incl. wt. premiums

Chicago Nearby Futures ($US/100 bu.)

Corn (Dec.) $690

Sltr. hogs to/fm U.S. (head) Total pork to/fm U.S. (tonnes) Total pork, all nations (tonnes) (1) to Nov. 19/11

(3) to Nov. 26/11

(2) to Sept. 30/11

$630

% from 2010 -7.5 -8.9 +3.2

Import n/a 171,835 (3) 185,459 (3)

% from 2010 n/a +7.2 +12.1 Agriculture Canada

Dec. 5 Avg. Nov. 28 Laird lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) 26.00-28.75 27.39 27.82 Laird lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) 18.00-20.75 20.08 18.79 Richlea lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) 24.00-27.00 26.30 26.64 Eston lentils, No. 1 (¢/lb) 26.00-29.75 27.71 27.82 Eston lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) 16.00-20.00 19.10 19.10 Sm. Red lentils, No. 2 (¢/lb) 14.25-16.75 15.64 16.04 Sm. Red lentils, Xtra 3 (¢/lb) 13.00-14.00 13.57 14.36 Peas, green No. 1 ($/bu) 8.50-9.00 8.68 8.68 Peas, green 10% bleach ($/bu) 8.30-8.50 8.47 8.47 Peas, med. yellow No. 1 ($/bu) 8.55-8.70 8.64 8.79 Peas, sm. yellow No. 2 ($/bu) 8.45-8.70 8.61 8.69 Maple peas ($/bu) 8.75-9.00 8.92 9.11 Feed peas ($/bu) 3.50-5.70 5.05 5.05 Mustard, yellow, No. 1 (¢/lb) 35.75-36.75 36.25 35.17 Mustard, brown, No. 1 (¢/lb) 30.75-32.75 31.42 31.08 Mustard, Oriental, No. 1 (¢/lb) 24.75-25.75 25.25 27.30 Canaryseed (¢/lb) 26.00-27.25 26.89 26.71 Desi chickpeas (¢/lb) 26.10-27.50 27.22 27.22 Kabuli, 8mm, No. 1 (¢/lb) 47.00-49.00 48.50 48.50 Kabuli, 7mm, No. 1 (¢/lb) 38.00-40.00 39.50 39.50 B-90 ckpeas, No. 1 (¢/lb) 31.50-35.00 32.38 34.66 Nov. 30 Nov. 23 Year Ago Rye Saskatoon ($/tonne) n/a 193.65 131.15 Snflwr NuSun Enderlin ND (¢/lb) 28.80 28.25 20.45

Nov. 25-Dec. 1 U.S. Barley PNW 287.00 U.S. No. 3 Yellow Corn Gulf 257.96-263.28 U.S. Hard Red Winter Gulf 282.56 U.S. No. 3 Amber Durum Gulf 453.78 U.S. DNS (14%) PNW 366.43 No. 1 DNS (14%) ($US/bu.)Montana elevator 8.10 No. 1 DNS (13%) ($US/bu.)Montana elevator 7.59 No. 1 Durum (13%) ($US/bu.)Montana elevator 9.80 No. 1 Malt Barley ($US/bu.)Montana elevator 6.24 No. 2 Feed Barley ($US/bu.)Montana elevator 4.20 Canadian Wheat Board

$410

$535

Sask. Sheep Dev. Bd.

Pulse and Special Crops Source: STAT Publishing, which solicits bids from Maviga N.A., Roy Legumex, CGF Brokerage, Parrish & Heimbecker, Walker Seeds and Alliance Grain Traders. Prices paid for dressed product at plant.

International Grain Prices ($US/tonne)

$430

$540

Hog Slaughter

Export 892,873 (1) 228,442 (2) 841,513 (2)

$600 $570 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5

Soybeans (Jan.) $1240

Grain Futures Dec. 5 Nov. 28 Trend Wpg ICE Western Barley ($/tonne) Dec 217.00 217.00 0.00 Mar 220.00 220.00 0.00 May 225.00 225.00 0.00 Jul 225.00 225.00 0.00 Wpg ICE Canola ($/tonne) Jan 503.00 503.40 -0.40 Mar 502.70 506.40 -3.70 May 503.90 507.40 -3.50 Jul 506.00 509.80 -3.80 Nov 484.00 486.60 -2.60 Chicago Wheat ($US/bu.) Dec 5.9875 5.7475 +0.2400 Mar 6.1150 5.9300 +0.1850 May 6.2900 6.1025 +0.1875 Jul 6.4225 6.2225 +0.2000 Chicago Oats ($US/bu.) Dec 3.0000 2.9700 +0.0300 Mar 3.0700 2.9400 +0.1300 May 3.0950 2.9850 +0.1100 Jul 3.1200 3.0300 +0.0900 Chicago Soybeans ($US/bu.) Jan 11.2625 11.2100 +0.0525 Mar 11.3650 11.3100 +0.0550 May 11.4700 11.4075 +0.0625 Jul 11.5675 11.5000 +0.0675 Chicago Soy Meal ($US/short ton) Dec 281.1 287.8 -6.7 Jan 283.0 289.2 -6.2 Mar 286.6 291.6 -5.0 May 290.6 294.6 -4.0 Chicago Soybean Oil (US¢/lb.) Dec 50.07 48.91 +1.16 Jan 50.29 49.15 +1.14 Mar 50.70 49.58 +1.12 May 51.06 49.90 +1.16 Chicago Corn ($US/bu.) Dec 5.8025 5.9175 -0.1150 Mar 5.9100 5.9850 -0.0750 May 5.9925 6.0550 -0.0625 Jul 6.0600 6.0900 -0.0300 Minneapolis Wheat ($US/bu.) Dec 8.4825 8.3100 +0.1725 Mar 8.3075 8.1550 +0.1525 May 8.0950 7.9675 +0.1275 Jul 8.0100 7.8850 +0.1250 Kansas City Wheat ($US/bu.) Dec 6.6650 6.4125 +0.2525 Mar 6.7250 6.5250 +0.2000 May 6.8125 6.6000 +0.2125 Jul 6.8925 6.6725 +0.2200

Year ago 188.00 194.00 194.00 194.00 553.50 560.40 563.50 565.00 513.80 7.5200 7.9300 8.1175 8.0775 3.7200 3.7200 3.7675 3.8150 12.8850 12.9525 12.9700 12.9850 345.5 346.5 347.6 346.0 53.13 53.54 53.98 54.29 5.5375 5.6800 5.7625 5.8075 8.3400 8.5025 8.5775 8.5825 8.2575 8.3675 8.4425 8.4025

$1200 $1160

Chicago Hogs Lean ($US/cwt)

$1120

$165

$150 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5

$380

$400

Hogs / Pork Trade

$170

$155

Barley Sel. 6-row St. Law.

$660

Manitoba $160

$480 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5

St. Lawrence Asking

Est. Beef Wholesale ($/cwt)

Fixed contract $/ckg

$165

$155

$500

$225

Saskatchewan $160

$520

W. Barley (cash - Dec.)

Due to wide reporting and collection methods, it is misleading to compare hog prices between provinces.

Alberta

$540

$375

HOGS Index 100 Hog Price Trends ($/ckg)

$560

$380

Chicago Futures ($US/cwt)

USDA

Basis

Alta-Neb Sask-Neb Man-Neb

To Nov. 26 Fed. inspections only Canada U.S. To date 2011 2,630,109 30,458,360 To date 2010 2,937,963 30,519,454 % Change 11/10 -10.5 -0.2

Montreal

Slaughter cattle (35-65% choice)Steers National 124.21 Kansas 123.95 Nebraska 125.13 Nebraska (dressed) 202.28

Durum 1 AD Thunder Bay

$365

Cattle Slaughter

$150

$135 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5

Rail Previous Nov. 25-Dec. 1 Nov. 18-Nov. 24

Feeder Cattle ($/cwt)

$135 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5

Manitoba

CWB Domestic Asking Prices

Slaughter Cattle ($/cwt)

Dec Feb Apr May

Close Dec. 2 86.25 89.23 92.03 98.40

Close Nov. 25 88.30 91.80 94.25 99.60

Trend -2.05 -2.57 -2.22 -1.20

Year ago 69.28 76.58 80.28 87.00

Jun Jul Aug Oct

EXCHANGE RATE: DEC. 5 $1 Cdn. = $0.9867 U.S. $1 U.S. = $1.0135 Cdn.

Close Dec. 2 99.33 98.55 96.90 85.70

Close Nov. 25 100.50 98.93 97.43 85.98

Trend -1.17 -0.38 -0.53 -0.28

Year ago 89.45 88.75 88.25 78.55

$1080 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5

Oats (Dec.) $360 $340 $320 $300 $280 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 11/28 12/5

Canadian Exports & Crush (1,000 To To tonnes) Nov. 27 Nov. 20 Wheat 403.6 207.3 Durum 90.5 158.2 Oats 22.9 22.8 Barley 52.8 37.3 Flax 10.8 6.9 Canola 148.0 219.4 Peas 14.5 31.2 Canola crush 133.2 132.1

Total to date 4,349.6 1,203.7 509.3 415.8 88.3 2,807.5 816.1 2066.0

Last year 3802.2 1354.0 449.1 473.1 128.3 2466.9 907.6 2013.2

MARKETS CANFAX REPORT Feeder prices dipped slightly.

Fed cattle prices rose for the fifth consecutive week. The Canfax average steer price for the week was $119.78 per hundredweight, up $1.47, and heifers were $119.98, up $3.05. The heifer price was the highest recorded in 20 years. The week’s open cash offering was the smallest reported this year. The stronger loonie capped gains. Sales volumes totalled 16,380, down four percent from the previous week. The cash to futures basis narrowed by $4.64 to close at -$4.37. Weekly cattle exports totalled 9,099 to Nov. 19, up 23 percent from the previous week. Packers will try to force beef prices higher because cattle prices are near record levels. Market-ready cattle numbers will remain tight in December, but packers will resist paying strong resistance to higher cash prices.

delivery this week rose $2 $209-$211. Canadian cutouts to Nov. 25 saw the AAA at $187.78, up from $185.38 the previous week and AA at $178.68, up from $176. This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. More market information, analysis and statistics are available by becoming a Canfax subscriber by calling 403275-5110 or at www.canfax.ca.

Hog prices edged higher last week but packer margins turned negative, raising expectations for lower cash hogs this week. Iowa-southern Minnesota hogs closed at about $64 US per hundredweight Dec. 2, up from $63.05 Nov. 23. U.S. pork carcass cut-out value closed at $88.61 Dec. 2, down from $89.77 Nov. 25. The U.S. federal weekly slaughter estimate was 2.361 million, up from 2.067 million the previous week.

BISON STEADY The Canadian Bison Association said grade A bulls in the desirable weight range were $3.85-$4 Cdn per pound hot hanging weight. Grade A heifers were $3.80-$4.

Animals older than 30 months and those outside the desirable weight range may be discounted. Slaughter cows and bulls averaged $2.50-$2.80. Calves are beginning to be marketed. Early on-farm prices have been reported from $2.70-$3.

SHEEP MARKETS Beaver Hill Auction in Tofield, Alta., reported 643 sheep and 238 goats sold Nov. 28. Wool lambs lighter than 70 lb. were $235-$265 per cwt., 70-85 lb. were $225-$250, 86-105 lb. were $190$225 and 106 lb. and heavier were $174-$192. Wool rams were $80-$145 per cwt. Cull ewes were $70-$105 and bred ewes were $190-$235 per head. Hair lambs lighter than 70 lb. were

Sheep, lamb and goat prices were steady. $210-$234 per cwt., 70-85 lb. were $202-$236, 86-105 lb. were $176$200 and 106 lb. and heavier were $160-$178. Hair rams were $75-$90 per cwt. Cull ewes were $80-$90. Good kid goats lighter than 50 lb. were $202.50-$245. Those heavier than 50 lb. were $200-$285 per cwt. Nannies were $70-$90 per cwt. Billies were $100-$145. Ontario Stockyards Inc. reported 1,204 sheep and lambs and 137 goats traded Nov. 28. All classes of sheep, lambs and goats sold actively at steady prices. access=subscriber section=markets,none,none section=markets,livestock,none

COWS STRONGER D1, D2 slaughter cows rose 87 cents per cwt. to average $66.28 and D3s rose $1.46. Rail grade prices rose to $126-$131. A seasonally smaller supply of butcher bulls saw prices rise $1.19 to average $73.75. Weekly non-fed exports to Nov. 19 rose five percent to 4,279 head. Speculative interest in feeder cows and seasonally smaller volumes should encourage stronger prices.

FEEDER PRICE SLIPS Feeder prices on average were down about 40 cents per cwt., but losses were limited by strong demand. Lighter cattle were generally about $1 lower, but benchmark 500-600 pound and 800-900 lb. steers rose about $1 and heifers 800-900 lb. were slightly higher. Volume was steady at 65,603 head. Auction volume is down 19 percent this year. Weekly feeder exports to Nov. 19 were 613, down 39 percent. Special calf sales are winding down and seasonal supplies should tighten. Good demand is expected to continue, supported by end-of-year inventory buying for tax purposes.

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BEEF SLIPS U.S. beef cut-out values traded almost $3.50 lower last week. Choice 600-900 lb. cutouts were $191.1 US per cwt. and Select was $173.27. The Montreal wholesale market for access=subscriber section=markets,livestock,none

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SASK. INVESTMENT | LABOUR SHORTAGE

CRAIG’S VIEW

Workers needed for mines will squeeze agriculture

he labour market in Saskatchewan and Alberta was tight enough before last week’s announcement that a greenfield potash mine will be built in Saskatchewan. Now, finding qualified workers will be even more like seeking needles in haystacks. The German potash company K+S Aktiengesellshaft announced Nov. 29 that it is going ahead with a $3.25 billion solution potash mine at its Legacy property near Moose Jaw. This mine will eat up more than 1,000 workers during construction and more than 300 people once operational. You can expect more of the same with BHP Billiton’s Jansen mine, which looks like it will also go ahead. Meanwhile, Agrium and Potash Corp. are moving along with mine expansions and renovations. While we welcome this kind of investment for the confidence it shows in the economy and its promised prosperity, there may be a downside. For years, agribusiness and big farms have been in competition with the oil and gas industry for labour, but now potash is increasingly part of the mix, as well. Where will all these people come from? The November unemployment rates in Saskatchewan and Alberta are already spectacularly low, at 5.1 and five percent respectively. Manitoba, less affected by oil and potash growth, was at 5.5 percent. These low rates may seem like positive economic indicators, and overall they are — but not when you’re seeking workers. There’s the rub for anyone in agriculture trying to expand his or her business. Whether you’re operating a big farm or selling inputs, or you’re the local combine dealer, you’re going to need employees — increasingly, skilled employees — and you’re in competition with some of the sexiest industries in Canada. On the positive side for producers, there’s more off-farm work for those who seek winter employment. On the down side, when you need employees, they may be whisked off for good money on

the rigs or at the mine. Generally, agribusiness sees the labour shortage as a real predicament. Certain government policies are not helping. For example, western apiarists are frustrated with a new federal policy that allows seasonal workers from some countries to work in Canada for four years, but then forces them to wait four years before re-applying. This is bad policy that does not address the labour shortage. Producers and agribusinesses are going to have to get creative to compete in the labour market. For example, wages may need a boost — more affordable in these reasonably good times — and more immigrants will have to be wooed to rural Canada. Providing benefits such as free housing could also sweeten offers. Leah Knibbs, a partner in Knibbs and Associates Sourcing People, which recruits workers for agriculture, says it’s a new world for finding employees. It’s no longer a case of posting a job and hoping to find someone you like. It’s a matter of selling the job, the farm and the lifestyle of rural Canada, while engaging candidates who may never have considered working in agriculture. Educating young people about the benefits of working in rural Canada may not send hordes of 20-somethings out to the farm, but it will persuade some; and rural Canada needs every kid it can get. Governments also need to step up by easing immigration rules for suitable agricultural workers, by setting up proper labour enticement programs, and providing incentives — such as, perhaps, tax credits similar to those received by northern workers. It’s a new world in Western Canada. Agribusinesses and farmers are part of a complex, booming economy, and they will have to compete with the best of industry to keep their own industry running. Bruce Dyck, Terry Fries, Barb Glen, D’Arce McMillan and Joanne Paulson collaborate in the writing of Western Producer editorials.

I love fishing. You put that line in the water and you don’t know what’s on the other end. Your imagination is under there. ROBERT ALTMAN

Tom Watts of Imperial, Sask., starts the fishing season by hooking a big one. | MICKEY WATKINS PHOTO

SUPPLY MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATIVE DEFENCE

Conservatives support supply management for the wrong reasons NATIONAL VIEW

BARRY WILSON

ne of the most remarkable political transformations during the past two decades is the conversion of Conservative politicians into supply management true believers. Reformers, ancestors to the present day Conservative caucus, arrived on Parliament Hill in 1989 never having met a protectionist tariff they liked because western farmers are free

traders and protectionist dairy, poultry and egg policies sully the brand. The conversion didn’t really begin to happen until the 2000 election when the Canadian Alliance party claimed unconvincingly to support supply management. How things change. Since then, the party position has strengthened and developed legs. Even as free trade evangelists, form e r l y t h e R e f o r m p a r t y t r i b e, demand that Canada abandon its protectionist supply management tariffs as an affront to the free trade agenda, the Conservatives remain steadfast. And they have walked the talk, protecting marketing boards in ways the Liberals never did. Yet Canadian Wheat Board supporters who have lost the battle for

their single desk insist that the Conservatives do not like farmer market power and supply management will be the next to go. They present no evidence beyond their distrust of the Tories, and given the Conservative record, it is not a convincing argument. Indeed, there are many reasons any government would support supply management. It is a controlled system of production, imports and price-setting that gives farmers some market power, does not (despite critic complaints) gouge consumers too much and gives involved farmers a decent living that is not dependent on taxpayer subsidies. Politically, supply management is a powerful rural force in Quebec and Ontario and no party can ignore the more than 100 House of Commons

seats that represents. These are legitimate reasons to justify support for protectionism. Of course, in their battle against the Canadian Wheat Board single desk, these same Conservatives used more extreme arguments: it was an affront to individual freedom, a distortion of the market and a violation of farmer property rights. No farmer should be forced to sell his/her produce through a mandatory selling system. And that’s where their defence of supply management falls down. They are correct to support it but for the wrong reasons. Bizarrely, Conservatives argue supply management is not a mandatory single selling desk. Why can’t dairy, chicken and egg farmers have the same freedom wheat farmers want? Ritz was asked.

“They have that freedom now,” he replied. “They make a decision based on their own bottom line as to what and how much quota to buy.” That is like arguing prairie farmers are not captive of the CWB single desk if they choose not to grow wheat or barley. The other Conservative argument is that most supply management farmers support the system. So what? A constant argument on the Prairies is that democracy is not the issue. Property rights are the issue and any farmer who wants to sell property has a right to do it. Tell that to a dairy, chicken or egg producer who wants to work outside the system. Court awaits. Conservatives need to adjust their arguments to justify their commendable conversion.

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AGRITECHNICA | BENEFITS

Expropriation of farmers’ assets un-Canadian

Plenty to see at Germany’s farm show

BY KEN ROSAASEN

ill C-18, which would remove the Canadian Wheat Board single desk, is named the Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act by the Harper government. Marketing freedom should not mean the state is free to expropriate farmers’ assets without compensation. Expropriation can be used w h e n a h i g hw ay s d e p a r t m e nt acquires property, with compensation by agreement or settled in the courts. Bill C-18 confiscates farmers’ property by nationalizing the CWB building, rail cars, lake vessels, computers, software and the contingency fund without compensation. It fires the farmer elected directors and replaces them w ith five government appointees, who are under direct control of agriculture minister Gerry Ritz. I abhor this behaviour by the Harper government. Marketing freedom does not mean the government is free to trample the democratic process. Andrew Coyne, in the Dec. 5 issue of Maclean’s, suggested that “Parliament is dying.” Limitations on debates allow the Harper government to be a colossal bully, despite being elected by only 24.3 percent of eligible Canadian voters. The Saskatchewan Party received

64 percent of the popular vote, a landslide victory. When 62 percent of farmers in the CWB’s plebiscite favoured keeping the single desk for wheat, the Harper government reckons it does not matter. Do we adhere to democratic principles in Canada or do we not? Harper’s roots in the Reform party valued Parliament’s accountability to voters. His closure on debate, on enforced party-line voting and no plebiscite on the CWB is a strong denial of the principles on which his party was founded. Farmers feel betrayed by ministers Ritz and Chuck Strahl, who both made campaign promises to conduct a producer vote on changes to the CWB. The perpetuation of urban myths and untruths have been reinforced by Ritz, suggesting that farmers went to jail for exporting wheat to the U.S. without an export permit. In one case, a farmer named Andrew Michael McMechan hauled wheat into the United States without an export permit, but the fines and incarceration applied were not due to the missing permit. “It will be apparent, however, that the accused was not charged with a violation of s. 5 of the Regulations, but, rather, with other offences under the Customs Act, the Immigration Act, and the Criminal Code,” Manitoba Court of Appeal Justice Charles

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Rail cars are among the Canadian Wheat Board assets. | Huband wrote in a 1998 decision. The Canadian canola market is not exemplary, as Ritz would have you believe. The processors’ crushing margin for a bushel of soybeans in the U.S. is normally 30 to 90 cents per bushel. The margin in the Canadian canola crushing industry is frequently in the $2 to $4 per bu. range. Canola at $12 per bu. has been a good crop. With reasonable competition, one might have expected $13 or more. The removal of the CWB single desk triggers reduced prices and immediate losses of more than $500 million to prairie farmers, communities and Canadians, according to eminent economists who examined actual CWB sales records. The lower selling price for wheat benefits foreign consumers and enables oligopolies in the prairie

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grain handling and transportation sector to increase their margins. These oligopolies have numerous foreign shareholders who will benefit while Canadian farmers will lose. The U.S. countervail case against Canada on wheat concluded that Canadian farmers received higher prices than U.S. farmers for durum for 59 months out of 60. Using an anecdote from one farmer, Ritz states that the spot price in the U.S. on a selected day is above the CWB pooled price and this is deemed as evidence. Anecdotes should not trump analysis. Canadians expect parliamentarians to make informed decisions.

Rosaasen is an agriculture professor at the University of Saskatchewan and a farmer. access=subscriber section=opinion,none,none

ECONOMY | SAVING FOR RAINY DAY

Good times in agriculture can get you in trouble HURSH ON AG

KEVIN HURSH

rain prices have slipped a lot since harvest time and there seem to be no factors on the horizon to reverse the tide. Most analysts continue to paint a bright picture for the medium- and long-term future of agriculture. There’s a rising world population, most of which is coming from developing nations, and buying power is increasing in those nations. On the other side of the ledger, the economy of the Eurozone is a mess, American debt is unrestrained, and the stocks to use ratios for a lot of grains and oilseeds are looking more comfortable than the projec-

tions earlier in the year. While prices are still good for most commodities from a historical perspective, it isn’t the same rosy picture as a few months ago. Back in early September, the January futures price for canola was in the $580 to $590 a tonne range. Now it’s around $500. In many cases, basis levels have improved so the full shock of the futures drop hasn’t hit cash prices, but it’s still a significant price slide. Corn led the price rally, but corn is also leading the whole grain complex lower, dropping more than $1.50 a bushel since the beginning of September. Not surprisingly, the Pool Return Outlooks from the Canadian Wheat Board continue to decline. Comparing the Aug. 25 PRO with the last one released on Nov. 24 shows No. 1 CWRS wheat with 13.5 percent protein and two-row malting barley both down by nearly 50 cents a bu. No. 1 durum with 13.0 percent protein is down by $1.25 per bu.

After deducting average Saskatchewan freight and handling, the projected prices are $6.60 for spring wheat, $5.36 for malting barley and $8.49 for durum. Like canola, which is still close to $11 a bu. in most locations, those are still good prices. However, it’s no longer a hot and rising market. Peas have maintained their price better than some other crops. You can still find yellow pea bids of over $8.50 a bu. Look for pea acres to be up in 2012. On the other hand, lentils have seen disappointing performance, especially on red lentils. While No. 1 large green lentils can be sold for around 28 cents a pound, red lentils are only in the 17 cent range. Often among the crops with the top net return, many producers are now planning to cut their lentil acres in 2012. Despite grain prices ratcheting down, farmer optimism remains high. Land prices and cash rents are

rising. Equipment retailers report brisk business. Times are good. Decisions made in times like these can get you in trouble. Yields and quality were both good in many regions this fall. Harvest weather was great, the crop came off dry and there’s a lot of inventory in the bin and/or in bags. Not every year is so favourable. Maybe land prices will continue to rise and perhaps cash rents will not get cheaper in the years to come. But there’s a near certainty that at some point interest rates are going to rise. It’s a complete certainty that now and then a crop will be lost to flood, drought, hail or frost. It’s easy to get caught up in the euphoria of profitability. We should savor the good times, because what goes up can also come down. The correction we’ve seen in grain prices is a small reality check. Kevin Hursh is an agricultural journalist, consultant and farmer. He can be reached by e-mail at kevin@hursh.ca. access=subscriber section=opinion,none,none

s it worth it: travelling for a whole day, the jet lag, the cost of making the trip? I’m talking about going to Hanover, Germany, for the largest farm equipment and technology show on the planet. The answer is yes. And it’s probably something many more farmers from around the world should do if they are keen on the business on the whole because the whole is what you get when you go to Agritechnica. The zero-minimum till, prairiesstyle of farming we do is only a tiny part of what is present at the event. Here in Western Canada, we have some of the world’s best short-line farm equipment makers and we can visit them anytime we choose and see what they do in our own fields. But if you want to see what the rest of the world is doing with their land and their crops, and if you have a desire to put your farm into perspective when it comes to worldwide food production, then make the trip to Germany’s Agritechnica. Other people’s farmer/blacksmith moms had smart kids with torches and circuit testers too, and their stuff lines 24 exhibit halls over 91 acres of show site. Indirectly, Agritechnica was founded by writer and engineer Max Eyth, who travelled to England in the 19th century and discovered farmers there had organized farm shows where they compared notes and showed off what they were doing. It was farm extension at its most basic. Go somewhere else, see what they do, come home and improve what you do. Eyth came back to his native Germany and founded the farmer association that is DLG, which operates Agritechnica. Agritechnica is where the world shows off what it has wrought in farm machinery. There are more good ag ideas per sq. metre than anywhere on the planet. You might come back with your own ideas or at least a sense of how you fit into the world’s food production puzzle. Not to mention, there are some really cool farming tools and international marketing forums there, and who couldn’t make a business case for being a part of that? You can’t see everything. In six days you get one minute and 15 seconds at each of the 2,600 booths. I know more than when I left, and I’m just a little poorer. access=subscriber section=opinion,none,none

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About two weeks before the provincial election, I heard on CBC radio of a study done at the University of Regina which gave (in part) the following information. Ten percent of Saskatchewanians use a food bank. These are mostly working people, with children, who might find that they have a hard time between paying the rent and buying food. It is not good for children to live in such uncertainty. Twenty-five percent of single women, whether widows or never married, live in poverty. During that time it was disclosed

that a certain oil company covering Alberta and Saskatchewan had doubled its profits this year. We keep hearing that we are a “have” province (in many ways I thought we were already) but when will these riches trickle down to anyone other than CEOs? We keep hearing the cock-a-doodle-doo from the provincial government that the population of Saskatchewan is growing. Here in big oil country a certain number of newcomers are, themselves, growing indeed — growing marijuana, and others are indulging in theft, both petty and large. Let me tell you what I’ve just heard about some of the trickle-down. A certain town has for quite some time

been running raw sewage down a small coulee and polluting landowners’ drinking water wells. The only way the wells can be usable is for the owners to pay for shock treatment. When that wears off the water will again be unusable because of E. coli and the victims must start all over again. Sounds rather Third World, don’t you think? Another Walkerton? C.D. Pike, Waseca, Sask.

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tinational grain corporations have uncontrollable risk conditions that farmers must meet? What are the conditions the companies must meet? Prior to signing any contract or document, it is your prerogative and right to take it to your lawyer for perusal. People sometimes think they have to accept and sign a contract as written. Contracts are usually written in the best interest of the writer. I have amended legal contracts and documents with banks and others, prior to signing, because I felt some of the conditions were not in my f av o u r, a n d t h e y w e re s t i l l accepted. If all farmers took their contracts to their lawyers before signing, maybe more reasonable conditions could be negotiated between the multinational corporations and farmers.

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I am at this demonstration because I have grandchildren whose future concerns me. (Prime minister Stephen) Harper has suggested that after four years Canada will not be the same. I believe him and know he will have much to do with the changes. Without the (Canadian) Wheat Board, we are told farmers will have a choice. Now we have both a public and a private option. Soon we will have only the private option. That is no choice. Also, where will the public-private choice end? Two tier health systems look like the thin edge of the end of the public health system. Charter schools are a suggestion about the privatization of education. Will health and education be the next areas where we will have no choice? Little evidence shows that the private systems are more efficient. When the price of water rose dramatically in a South American country when the system was privatized, the private water company was sent away. As the private market moves to take over the world, Canada certainly will change as Harper predicts. I see the Canadian Wheat Board’s death as but the first step in this changed Canada. Barry Hammond, Winnipeg, Man.

ENTREPRENEUR FARMERS To the Editor: I was watching a CTV interview with (federal agriculture minister) Gerry Ritz recently. The reporter asked him if he had a contingency plan to return to the single desk if the new method of marketing farmers’ grain did not work. Gerry started talking about farmers being able to start their own co-ops to sell their grain. I guess he either did not hear the question or could not understand it. All the reporter and everyone else wanted to hear was yes, we can go

OPINION back to what worked, or no, the Canadian Wheat Board as we know it is gone forever — sort of like the Crow rate. That was another huge improvement. I guess we all know what his answer would have been had he understood the question anyway. He is putting the industry in a new boat and sinking the old one before he even knows if it will float. These new entrepreneur farmers, as Mr. Ritz calls them, remind me of the plantation owners in the old southern U.S. We all know how that turned out. Most of them are in business because of money their fathers and grandfathers made through the wheat board. When things go south they will be the first to demand money from the government, i.e. taxpayers. I guess the working people in the country will not mind paying a little

more income tax so these entrepreneurs can park five or six $400,000 combines in their yards. It gets kind of hard to recruit workers when they have to give up four or five thousand dollars every month in taxes…. The bright side to all this is that the new entrepreneur farmers are so talented they will have no problem finding jobs when their auction sales are over…. Lawrence Gutek, Hendon, Sask.

NO DIFFERENCE To the Editor: The recent announcement by our prime minister (Stephen) Harper and(Saskatchewan) premier (Brad) Wall of the plans by Alliance

Grain Traders Inc. to build a new pulse and pasta plant in Regina is good news. However, the assertion that the removal of the Canadian Wheat Board’s single desk selling authority is necessary before any processing happens has me confused. The existence or absence of the CWB makes no difference to construction costs, energy costs, real estate costs, labour costs, processing and transportation costs. The only factor that could make this proposed enterprise more attractive is the ability to purchase the durum cheaper. Larry Martin, senior research fellow with the George Morris Centre, is quoted on page 3 of the Oct. 13 Western Producer saying that “the single desk forces processors to pay more for board grain than if they bought the crops directly from farmers.”

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Bingo! Harper’s “marketing freedom” legislation will allow us to beat each other down in price to supply this new plant. Great news for industry. But why are some farmers orgasmically happy about this proposed freedom as well as agreeing with the Tories that we farmers who use and fund the CWB should have no say in these fundamental changes to its mandate? Lyle Wright, Kerrobert, Sask.

ALL ON CONTRACT To the Editor: In regards to the Canadian Wheat Board debate, I don’t really favour one over the other, but I think that Mr. (federal agriculture minister Gerry)

Ritz and Mr. (parliamentary secretary for the CWB, David) Anderson have the wrong title because we don’t have freedom of choice. With practically everything you grow, you have to sign a contract. That means you have to deliver to the company you contracted with, and you have to deliver the whole production. You can’t keep any for your own seed, plus you have to pay a user fee for using their seed even if it’s a volunteer crop. Who is going to decide who gets cars and how many? Who is going to assemble a ship load of 13.5 (percent protein) wheat at port for a certain day? Who is going to guarantee that it is what it is said to be? Multinationals run our country now. They will soon run our farms. Wm. Serhan, Porcupine Plain, Sask.

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Country church preparations SPIRITUAL VIGNETTES

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ith the date and time for the Christmas service and the potluck dinner confirmed in our tiny country church, it was time for the cleaning and decorating crew to move into place. Our services are held monthly. Ever yone keeps their fingers crossed, hoping the weather on the designated day will be co-operative. Since there are no utilities in the church (no water, no power, no heat), one person agrees to start a wood fire in the morning on clean-up day to take the chill off. Another brings a battery-powered vacuum to suck up dead flies and mouse droppings. By 1:30 p.m., all roads leading to the tiny 105-year-old structure are busy. Some vehicles have ladders. Others have containers with hot water, and plenty of vinegar and Mr. Clean. It is so mild one of the men volunteered to do the outside of the windows. Over the years, each volunteer seems to have gravitated toward a specific task: sweeping the washrooms, straightening cupboards, taking out ashes, bringing in chopped wood, putting pine boughs in the sparkling windows, assembling and decorating the tree and so on. A spirit of camaraderie and expectation takes place. We stop to refresh ourselves on an orange as we talk about what supplies need to be purchased and check on the supply of kerosene for our tiny wall lamps. Within a couple of days familiar tunes will be played on the pump organ, wonderful smelling food will be carried into the tiny kitchen and the minister will call us to prayer. This is not a scene from an oldfashioned card, but that which brings vitality to the season and the community. Rituals such as this add dimension to our lives. access=subscriber section=opinion,none,none

Joyce Sasse writes for the Canadian Rural Church Network at www.canadian ruralchurch.net.

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NEWS

AGRICULTURE MINISTER LOSES MUSTACHE FOR CANCER FUNDRAISER

For the first time since his wedding 36 years ago, agriculture minister Gerry Ritz had his mustache shaved off Dec. 2 to raise money for the fight against prostate cancer. His Movember fundraising total was $15,906. That ranked the 21st largest amount in Canada and the most by an MP. Canada raised the most of any country — $36 million. Saskia Vandenkerkhoff from Ottawa’s Imperial Barber Shop did the shaving. | BARRY WILSON PHOTOS

POLITICS | PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATION

Commons debates rural-urban representation Alberta, Ontario, B.C. benefit | Critics say urban voters are under-represented and want riding boundaries redrawn BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

A chorus of voices is opposing the federal government’s plan to add 30 seats to the 308-seat House of Commons by the 2015 election. An underlying theme in many of the presentations is that the real problem in Canadian parliamentary representation is the over-representation of rural voters in Canada. It is not an issue the government seems inclined to tackle as it tries to get Bill C-20 through Parliament before Christmas if possible. The Conservative proposal is to add 15 seats in Ontario, six in Alberta and six in British Columbia, where population growth has been the strongest. Quebec would receive three new seats to make sure its parliamentary representation does not fall below its

population proportion in Canada. No province would lose seats, as a 1985 law requires. However, led by Liberal MP Stéphane Dion and supported by many academics, the critics argue the House is big enough already and riding boundaries should be redrawn to give under-represented provinces proportionally more seats. It would mean a loss of seats for smaller provinces like Saskatchewan and Manitoba. “Under my preferred approach, I’m the first to admit that these two provinces, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, would lose relatively more seats that the Atlantic provinces,” University of Western Ontario professor Andrew Sancton told the procedure and House affairs committee, which was studying the bill in late November. University of Toronto Mowat Cen-

The minister and others have referred to Canadians’ expectations of their votes being equal, but the real inequality is between rural and urban.” NELSON WISEMAN POLITICAL SCIENTIST

tre fellow Michael Pal told MPs that the bigger issue in under-representation is rural-urban. He said the problem is made worse by the current formula that allows a 25 percent variance above or below the average voter population in a province when riding boundaries are being drawn.

“So within each province, suburban and urban voters have much lower voting power than voters generally in rural areas,” he said. The 25 percent variance can mean that if a province’s average riding voter population is 100,000, a rural riding can have as few as 75,000 and an urban riding as many as 125,000. Pal said a five to 10 percent maximum variance would be fairer to under-represented urban voters. University of Toronto political scientist Nelson Wiseman told the committee that the rural-urban split undermines the underlying principle of the bill, which is designed to improve the representation of fastgrowing provinces. “The minister and others have referred to Canadians’ expectations of their votes being equal, but the real inequality is between rural and

urban,” he said. Critics of the Conservative proposal found an easy target in a speech prime minister Stephen Harper made in 1994. As a backbench Reform party MP, Harper objected to an increase in the House of Commons beyond 273 MPs. Now, the Harper government is intent on increasing the size of the Commons to accommodate grievances from provinces that receive the bulk of new domestic and international immigrants but have not had seat increases to recognize the growing population. The New Democratic Party rejects the idea of freezing or reducing the number of Commons seats and is proposing an even bigger House of Commons than the Conservatives. The bill is expected to be up for final debate and vote this week or next. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

SASK. POLITICS | SPEAKER

Sask. MLAs elect speaker; throne speech outlines agenda BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

Long-time Saskatchewan Party MLA Dan D’Autremont was elected speaker of the legislature Dec. 5 as the house convened for the first session after Saskatchewan’s November election. D’Autremont, who represents Cannington, defeated former speaker Don Toth, from the neighbouring constituency of Moosomin, in a secret ballot vote prior to the throne speech. Both were first elected as Progressive Conservatives; D’Autremont in 1991 and Toth in 1986. The throne speech picked up where

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the election campaign left off, vowing to keep Saskatchewan moving forward by making life more affordable while sustaining economic growth. It describes farmers and ranchers as the backbone of the province but made no specific promises related to the agricultural sector. “When it comes to managing risk

and recovering from disasters, farm families can continue to rely on my government for help, now and in the future,” said the speech read by lt.gov. Gordon Barnhart. It also repeated the government’s plan to establish a global institute for food security at the University of Saskatchewan. Agriculture minister Bob Bjornerud said the government will look at changing crop insurance and other programs after two years of excess moisture. “Flooding has been kind of a wakeup call for everybody,” he said. Premier Brad Wall said it is reasonable for the government to follow

through on promises made during the campaign. It will deal with the issue of affordable housing, which has become a province-wide concern in the wake of growth. As well, rural health care improvements were promised, including the establishment of a 20-doctor rural locum pool to provide relief to existing doctors. Twenty new nurse practitioner training seats will also be added over four years, up from the 30 existing seats. New legislation to be introduced this fall includes an enabling bill that could move the date of the next provincial election. A fixed election date

was one of the Sask. Party’s promises in 2007 and it passed that legislation soon after being elected. However, the federal government has set Oct. 18, 2015, as the next countrywide vote. Wall said Saskatchewan and four other provinces all have scheduled fall votes that year and overlapping is not a good idea. Saskatchewan’s election is set for Nov. 2, 2015. Officials have been talking with their counterparts in Ottawa to see if that vote could be moved rather than changing five others. Wall said the enabling legislation would allow change but not necessarily ensure it. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

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AGRONOMY | CANOLA

Canola yield potential largely untapped: agrologist Farm Forum | Better practices could boost yields to 80 bushels per acre BY DAN YATES SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Prairie producers aren’t realizing the full potential of canola, says an expert on the increasingly popular oilseed. With proper management, producers should be able to see an 80 bushel per acre yield on the crop, explained Phil Thomas, a senior agri-coach at Agri-Trend. Thomas presented his case for proper canola management at the Agri-Trend 2011 Farm Forum in Saskatoon on Dec. 1. “We don’t even touch the genetic potential of our varieties, because we can get — under irrigation with real good management — 120 bushels per acre.” By properly managing soil nutrients and seeding, and improving the plant’s water-use efficiency, producers in dryland conditions should be able to see yields far beyond 30 and 40 bushels per acre, he said. Thomas warned that producers may be under fertilizing canola. He stressed the important role nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, potassium and boron play in boosting plant height, branch pods and yield per plant. Producers shouldn’t skim on input costs, he said. “Sometimes they’re shooting themselves in the foot reducing some of those key inputs,” said Thomas. “Paying an extra ten bucks for (nitrogen) might have a huge impact on their water use efficiency and yield.”

Another commonly made mistake relates to seeding depth. He recommends a half-inch for seeding. “If they’re not checking, they could be easily down to an inch-and-ahalf,” said Thomas. In his presentation, he cited research showing canola emergence can improve as much as 50 percent when planted at a slower rate and shallower depth (four m.p.h. at one centimetre compared to seven m.p.h. and four cm). Soil moisture remains a key factor while seeding, he explained. A deep seed depth in dry conditions can

result in much lower emergence. Canola is seeing a steady stream of new breakthroughs as researchers battle disease and herbicide resistance and seek higher yields, he said. The development of a canola variety with an improved tolerance to high temperatures will allow farmers to seed earlier and, ultimately, see improved vegetative growth. “We can then not worry so much about seeding during real early periods, so we flower early and we’d have those varieties be able to withstand 30 to 34 degrees.”

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Brandt donates to charities, gives bonuses BY JOHN B. PLUCK SASKATOON NEWSROOM

The Brandt Group of Companies plans to donate more than $3 million through its Thanks a Billion program by the end of next year. The donations will benefit charitable organizations, the company’s customers and employees. “It’s a way of giving back or saying thank you to parties that have played a part in our success and played a part in us achieving the milestone of $1 billion in annual revenue,” said Brandt chair Gavin Semple. The company has already given $100,000 to United Way and $50,000 to the Children’s Wish Foundation. More donations will be made next year. Farm customers in Western Canada can expect their rewards in the form of cash giveaways and special promotions, Semple said. Employees will receive $1.3 million in cash bonuses and gifts in the period leading up to Christmas, he added. The Brandt Group was founded more than 75 years ago and employs 1,300 people in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia and Asia. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

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CANADIAN WHEAT BOARD | FLOUR INDUSTRY

Millers expect to adjust to loss of single desk Ontario example good lesson | Market uncertainty will also complicate transition from monopoly to open market BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

Canadian flour millers face uncertainty over supply and pricing as the Canadian Wheat Board loses its marketing monopoly for milling wheat, says a Canadian milling industry leader. However, Derek Jamieson, president of P&H Milling Group in Cambridge, Ont., and chair of the Canadian Millers’ Association, said the industry will adjust. “There will be uncertainty but I believe it will settle out pretty quick,”

he said in a late November interview after a speech at an Ottawa grain industry symposium. “Is it insurmountable? No, it’s no different than the Ontario situation, just on a bigger scale.” The Ontario Wheat Board lost its monopoly power almost a decade ago and millers had to scramble to adjust because most of the province’s crop was soft white wheat destined for the pastry market. However, Jamieson said the loss of the CWB as a supplier will be a much bigger adjustment. “There will be no supply assurance

and there will not be the assurance of grades and protein content that were part of contracts with the board.” He said the milling industry also benefits from the CWB’s transparency in daily forward contracting. Securing supplies at guaranteed quality, protein and price will soon be riskier and more time consuming, said the Ontario miller. “That area clearly will require more work on our part,” said Jamieson. “We have worked with security of s u p p l y a n d q u a l i t y . In f u t u re, wheat will go to the best market,

and if the best market has taken all the supply by April and you don’t have a placeholder there, you have a problem.” He said the transition from monopoly to an open market over the next seven months w ill be difficult because of market uncertainty. Farmers will be able to contract wheat sales to the private sector for delivery once Bill C-18 becomes law by mid-December. They will have to deliver milling wheat through the CWB single desk until July 31, but there is no way to know how much wheat the board will

have available to sell and how much farmers will withhold until the open market begins. “Certainly on supply, there will be challenges,” he said. As well, millers expect another learning curve as Canadian wheat grades move away from current Canadian Grain Commission rules toward buyer specifications. Jamieson said P&H has started to discuss contracts and pricing for after Aug. 1. “We will be competing for supplies and price,” he said. “It will be a new experience.” access=subscriber section=news,markets,none

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A proposed cattle slaughter plant in Winnipeg has a new name. What was Keystone Processors is now known as ProNatur. Managers at the proposed 250 head per day slaughter plant unveiled the new brand at the Manitoba Grazing School in Winnipeg Dec. 5. Kate Butler, executive director of the Manitoba Cattle Enhancement Council, said the name change was necessary because a Pennsylvania company called Keystone Foods had expressed concerns about the Keystone Processors brand. Regardless of the name, the company still intends to build a plant in Winnipeg that will slaughter 62,500 animals per year to serve the market for halal, kosher and Canadian graded cattle. It plans to open the plant in 2013 but needs a $10 million investment to fill the gap created when the federal government pulled its funding commitment this summer. “Right now we’re pounding the streets in a very tough global market for investment,” said ProNatur president Doug Cooper. The company has an $18 million loan from the Royal Bank and is collecting producer checkoffs through the Manitoba Cattle Enhancement Council. However, Manitoba Beef Producers passed a resolution this fall to end the $2 checkoff that funds the council because some cattle producers doubted the Winnipeg plant would ever open for business. Cooper said some may feel that way, but continued participation in the voluntary checkoff would indicate that Manitoba beef producers do want the plant to go forward. “While the Manitoba Beef Producers did pass a resolution to lobby to end the voluntary checkoff, I didn’t hear anyone say that they were against the packing plant.” Cooper said ProNatur wants to build relationships with Manitoba cattle producers so that the plant will have an adequate supply when it opens. access=subscriber section=news,livestock,none

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WATERSHED | STRATEGY

Watershed plan aims to balance use, protection Public input to be reviewed | Water quantity and environmental protection of the headwaters are major concerns BARB GLEN PHOTO

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Those wearing farmer hats want access to irrigation water. Those wearing environmental hats want protection of wildlife and limits to logging. Those in recreational hats want access for off-road vehicles. Those in rural council hats want abundant, clean water for homes.

And sometimes people wear many hats. Such are the challenges facing the Oldman Watershed Council as it finalizes a planning framework for the Oldman River watershed, a 25,000 sq. kilometre area in southwestern Alberta. The council held public meetings in recent weeks to explain the draft plan. Public input is sought no later than Dec. 9, said OWC executive

director Shannon Frank. “The first goal is about informing people, so that’s going to underpin this whole process,” Frank said at a Nov. 22 meeting. Public input will be reviewed and the plan revised, if necessary, before presentation to the provincial government. Action plans will then be developed and implemented, said Frank. The watershed includes the Old-

man River headwaters in the Rocky Mountains, as well as foothills, native grasslands and dryland and irrigated farming. About 200,000 people live within the watershed. Farming, ranching, forestry, mining, oil and gas extraction and recreation all have interests, some of them competing, in water use within the watershed. The OWC is one of 11 in Alberta tasked with developing strategies for

the future. These groups are expected to fulfill goals outlined in the Water for Life strategy that the province developed in 2003. The OWC established eight goals using the 2010 State of the Watershed report, which rated quality of the area in four categories: terrestrial and riparian, water quantity, water quality and overall health. Only the mountain area received an overall rating of good, and the

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prairie sub-basin, where most of the farming occurs, was rated poor in all four categories. With that report as a basis, a core team of 37 stakeholders identified the top 10 risks to the watershed. Further work then devised recommendations for mitigating those risks. Frank said the watershed is home to 663 feedlots and has 10,000 oil and gas wells and 85 waste-water treatment facilities. Seventy-three percent of the land has been disturbed for farming or other uses and 65 percent of riparian areas are rated as poor. “The Oldman watershed is facing unprecedented, cumulative pressures from human activities, complicated by the uncertainty of climate change impacts and ongoing concerns about water supply and use in our naturally semi-arid environment,” said the draft report’s executive summary. Public input so far has indicated water quantity and protection of the headwaters are primary concerns, said Frank. “There are some quick wins we can get started on in terms of identifying specific streams that need more water and working with the government and irrigators to see if there are some things we can do to get more water in those streams in the appropriate months,” she said. As for the headwaters, recreational use that causes damage and damage to the environment and habitat are major concerns. Frank said more data is needed on recreational use in the headwaters and demographics on who is using the area and for what recreational purposes. Some problems might be addressed through signage or bridge installation, she said. However, government policy would be needed if data indicates that restrictions on recreational use are required. Frank said the plan is designed to work with provincial land use policy, but she doesn’t expect it will be implemented without continued efforts from the council and watershed residents. “We’ll have to convince them that this is what the community wants. It’s not just the Oldman Watershed Council. It’s the broader community. It’s going to be the community’s quest.”

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Dec. 6-8: Farm Leadership Council workshops, Leaders in Growth, Red Deer, 888-569-4566, www.ourflc. com Dec. 11-13: Operating Successfully in a New Grain Marketing Environment conference, Saskatoon Inn, Saskatoon (www.kis.usask.ca/GrainConference. html) Dec. 12: Saskatchewan Advisory Council on Forage Crops meeting, Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon (Richard McBride, 306-665-7152, r_mcbride@ducks.ca or Michel Tremblay, 306-787-7712, michel.tremblay@gov.sk.ca) Dec. 13-14: Canadian Forage and Grassland Association conference and meeting, Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon (Register, 204-254-4192, www. canadianfga.ca) Dec. 15: Forage Industry Stakeholder Forum, Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon (Sask. Forage Council, 306-867-8126,

office@saskforage.ca) Jan. 9-12: Western Canadian Crop Production Show, Prairieland Park, Saskatoon (Prairieland Park, 306-9317149, 888-931-9333, agmanager@ saskatoonex.com) Jan. 17-18: Cattlemen’s Corral/Crop Visions, Lloydminster, Sask. (Corrine McGirr, 306-825-5571) Jan. 17-18: Agronomy Update conference, Capri Convention Centre, Red Deer (Neil Whatley, 403-310-3276, 800387-6030) Jan. 17-19: Manitoba Ag Days, Keystone Centre, Brandon (204-571-6566) Jan. 17-20: Banff Pork Seminar, Kinnear Centre, Banff, Alta. (Ruth Ball, 780492-3651, info@banffpork.ca, www. banffpork.ca) For more coming events, see the Community Calendar, section 0300, in the Western Producer Classifieds. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

Jan. 17-26: Farm Leadership Council on-line Advanced Managing Risk Workshop, 888-569-4566, www. ourflc.com Jan. 18-20: Saskatchewan Beef Industry conference, Saskatoon Inn, Saskatoon (Shannon McArton, shannon.mcarton@sasktel.net, 306488-4725, www.saskbeefconference. com)998, wbga@wbga.org)

MAILBOX Wimborne and District Historical Society is gathering information as part of its plan to publish its first history book, which includes rural schools of Prairie Valley, Collingwood, Milner, Frontier, Stedman, Hogadone and Wimborne. Need your stories, photos and histories. Contact: Alex Benedict, 403-631-2494, e-mail: lxfarms@ yahoo.com.

4-H FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN The British Columbia 4-H Foundation has launched its annual Field of Clover fundraising campaign. Supporting 4-H helps young people become contributing leaders in their communities. For more information, visit www. bc4h.bc.ca. WINTER WHEAT CONTEST A contest is asking prairie producers to explain how winter wheat is important for conservation on their farm, whether it be conservation of labour, equipment or the environment. Participants in the Bin Full of Reasons challenge can win one of three 4,100 bushel hopper-mounted grain bins from Behlen Industries. The contest is part of Ducks access=subscriber section=news,none,none

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Unlimited Canada and Bayer CropScience’s Winter Cereals: Sustainability in Action initiative. Winter wheat growers can send submissions in writing, video or voice mail message. Contest winners will be announced at the three Prairie Winter Wheat Producer Commission meetings scheduled during major agricultural trade shows in January: • Crop Production Week • Saskatoon, Jan. 9-12 • Manitoba Ag Days, Brandon, Jan. 17-19 • FarmTech, Edmonton, Jan. 24-26 The deadline is Dec. 16. For more information, visit GrowWinterWheat.ca. NEW SHEEP FEDERATION CHAIR Andrew Gordanier was recently elected chair of the Canadian Sheep Federation board. Gordanier, a sheep producer from Shelburne, Ont., will lead the federation and industry thorough a renewal process that stems from three months of stakeholder consultations. The process will build understanding and commitment among provincial organizations to work in partnership and encourage industry growth and sustainability. Gordanier raises 425 breeding head on his family’s farm. Breeds include Rideau Arcott, Ile de France, East Friesen and British Milk Sheep. Trent Larson, a sheep producer from Southey, Sask., was re-elected vice-chair. Rounding out the federation’s executive committee are Barbara Johnstone Grimmer from Pender Island, B.C., Dennis Fischer of Elmwood, Ont., and Claude Gallant from Cherry Valley, P.E.I. For more information, phone 888684-7739 or e-mail infor@cansheep.ca. JERSEY YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP Dustin Coleman has received the 2011 Jersey youth scholarship. The Innisfail, Alta., student is enrolled in the animal science technology program at Lakeland College in Vermilion, Alta. He plans to major in dairy science at Lakeland and then work as an agriculture and heavy equipment technician. Coleman has volunteered with Aggie Days and Ag-Tivity In The City through the Calgary Stampede, the Red Deer Westerner Little Red Barn, Makerville Creamery Days, local 4-H clubs and fair boards.

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DAIRY | MARKETING

Restaurants blamed for opposition to supply management A survey showed higher milk prices in New Zealand, where there is no supply management BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

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B.C. FRUIT GROWERS ASSOCIATION | PRESIDENT BIDS FAREWELL

Fruit growers leader decries lack of respect Stepping down | Government lacks a vision for agriculture, he says BY ROSS FREAKE FREELANCE WRITER

For Joe Sardinha, the number nine symbolizes the British Columbia government’s lack of commitment to agriculture. In the 11 years that the Summerland apple grower has been on the board of the B.C. Fruit Growers Association, there have been nine agriculture ministers. “It has made it more difficult for the agriculture sector to keep initiatives flowing,” said Sardinha, who comes from a long line of farmers in Portugal, where he was born in 1961. “With a new minister, you have to start at square one. It’s a total reeducation process and works as an obstacle to progress.” He said agriculture is not given the respect it deserves, even when the economy is strong. “Agriculture is one of those ministries, if they have to cut, it gets cut once more. The ministry is more about regulating than facilitating farmers and helping farming become a profitable business,” said Sardinha, who has been president for seven years but isn’t seeking a new term. “We haven’t had a government that embraces food security and what that means. No one is looking 20 to 30 years down the road. It’s all shortterm, stop-gap thinking and that’s a real error in judgment. We need more vision.” Sardinha will start planning fishing and camping trips with his wife, Julie, after a new president is elected at the association’s 123rd annual meeting in Kelowna, B.C., Jan. 27. “It’s been 12 years since my wife and I have gone camping. That was something I really enjoyed prior to coming on the executive.” Sardinha was tempted to run again to deal with challenges and opportunities still facing the 800-member association, but decided it was time to go. “You always want to accomplish more; the job is never finished. We have some exciting things on the horizon, but change is necessary at every board level.” The need for change was brought home to him this summer when he was reminded how much his father, Jack, who died in May, helped around the 11-acre apple orchard. “It became that much more difficult in terms of time management, with the time spent on BCFGA matters, and operating an orchard. There was a lot of extra work and it reminded me just how much my father did for me in the years I was on the BCFGA executive. “My wife and I picked apples and he did the hauling. This year, I had to do the hauling myself. There were other jobs as well. I got them done, but I sure missed him. It was extra hard and extra hectic.” Sardinha knows hectic. He became BCFGA president during one of the hardest years of a hard decade: “It was sort of a going-to-war year.” The board developed a new strategic plan — restructuring, labour, markets, new varieties and quality — to make the industry more efficient and profitable. “We managed a to bring back some

resources — replant money, industry development funds — some programs that have helped out although some would say it’s not enough.” The industry is still facing hard times, despite consolidation and greater efficiency. “The last three years haven’t been great, especially on the apple side, and we’ve gone through a pretty extensive consultation this past summer and are now looking at ways and means to break the cycle.” No matter the vagaries of fate and farming, a strong dollar and weak

government commitment, Sardinha has never regretted his decision 30 years ago to quit university and become a farmer. “We experienced good and bad years, but the optimism never ceased,” he said. “We raised two great children and managed to instill a good work ethic in them, something my parents did for me.” And even when the fish are calling, he will still heed the call of the industry when it needs his help. “It isn’t over because I will find some way to stay involved.”

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LABOUR | BEEKEEPING

Rule changes on foreign workers annoy beekeepers Gov’t officials also in the dark | Applications for workers are held up because of confusion BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

It’s a simple matter of supply and demand for Lee Townsend. Beekeepers need workers during the summer and there are people from Nicaragua and the Philippines who want to work at apiaries in Alberta. Yet, considering that some of those foreign employees have worked in Alberta for five, 10 or 15 years, it’s hard to comprehend why the hiring process is so torturous, said Townsend, a beekeeper from Stony Plain, Alta.

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“For the Philippines program, generally, you have to apply six months in advance. As soon as the workers go home you have to apply for next year,” said Townsend, Alberta Beekeepers vice-president. Unfortunately for beekeepers in Canada, the process became more complex in 2011 when the federal government changed the rules and regulations governing temporary foreign workers. Bruce Podolsky, a beekeeper from Ethelbert, Man., said the changes ground the process to a halt. “Service Canada, (and the) tempo-

rary foreign worker program, doesn’t know what all the changes are right now. So all our applications are being held up.” Western Canadian beekeepers hire foreign workers because it’s difficult to find Canadians to work at apiaries over the summer. Podolsky has a core of local and loyal employees, including First Nations people, cattle farmers and students, but it’s not enough. “The farming families in the countryside are gone. It’s all big farmers so there are very few young people around,” said Podolsky, who plans to

hire 12 foreign workers in 2012. It’s a similar story for beekeepers across the Prairies. Podolsky estimated that temporary foreign workers represent 50 to 60 percent off all apiary employees in Western Canada. The percentage is even higher in Alberta, said Townsend, probably 65 to 75 percent. “We’re not hiring these foreign workers because it’s cheap labour,” said Townsend, whose employees are all foreigners. “When it comes to the cost of the workers, it costs more c c e s sto=hire s uforeign b s c rworkers iber foraindustry section=news,none,none than to hire Canadians.”

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Prairie beekeepers would struggle to produce honey if they couldn’t hire a sufficient number of foreign workers, he added. In Podolsky’s case, he submitted his application to hire foreign workers in September. Earlier this fall, government officials told him there were errors in his application, but they couldn’t explain how to fill out the form correctly. “We’re very frustrated because they are the ones changing the program and they don’t have the answers,” he said. “They say it (the answers) will be up on the website… maybe in January. So we’re all stressed out.” Townsend said the federal government requires beekeepers, or any business that wants to hire a temporary foreign worker, to follow a particular protocol when it comes to advertising the job, applying to hire the workers and paying an appropriate wage for the job. “It’s very difficult to get these (wage rates) on time from HRSDC (Human Resources and Skills Development Canada),” Townsend said. Beekeepers and other agricultural sectors are also unhappy with a change that won’t allow foreign workers to be granted a work permit for four years after their initial four-year permit expires. The change comes into effect April 1. While Townsend said this “four and four” rule makes sense for year-round industries such as the hospitality trade, it makes little sense for a seasonal business such as agriculture. “For beekeepers and other farmers that have workers from Nicaragua, the Philippines and other countries … they’ve had (those workers) for 15 years. You’re not going to want to start over and train and lose that experience.” Greenhouse operators, vegetable farmers, dairy farmers, feedlot operators and beekeepers have banded together to lobby the federal government on this regulation. “We’re looking for an exemption for agriculture,” Townsend said. “All indications are there will be changes, but what those changes (will be) we have no idea.” A Citizenship and Immigration Canada spokesperson said the government isn’t considering an exemption. Beekeepers could hire workers from Mexico and Caribbean countries that are eligible for the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program because it isn’t subject to the “four and four” rule, the spokesperson added. Townsend said that is true but many beekeepers prefer to hire people from the Philippines and Nicaragua because they already have experience and are more likely to speak English.

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CANOLA | OIL

RESEARCH | BIOMATERIALS

Promoter touts canola oil’s benefits

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Scientists are trying to understand how flax and hemp fibres interact with adhesives at an atomic and molecular level to form a biocomposite material. A biocomposite material usually comprises plant-based fibres and a resin, which is usually of polymer or plastic. Jeffrey Cutler, director of industrial science at the Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon and part of the fibre research team, said quality variations between batches are the chal-

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Demers Collins said the Heart and Stroke Foundation recommends two to three tablespoons of unsaturated fat per day, which costs 15 to 22 cents if delivered in canola oil. Cold pressed canola oil costs 52 to 78 cents and extra virgin olive oil costs 78 cents to $1.17. She recently organized an oil tasting for Toronto area food writers to show off the variety of canola oil available. She presented three cold-press oils from Alberta and one each from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. “The ones from Alberta are fairly similar as opposed to the ones from the rest of the country. There are some very distinctive flavours and there are colour changes that occur because of the way they process, but also the type of seed that they are using in different parts of the country,” she said. “That flavour profile is what allows for variety and it’s what allows for interest.” access=subscriber section=news,crops,none

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lenge when using and reproducing biocomposite materials. By using the synchrotron at the Saskatoon research facility, “we can try to understand at the atomic and molecular scales how the individual atoms of fibre are put together and how does that fibre actually bond directly to that resin material,” he said. Data from the synchrotron can be used to make changes to the biocomposite so that commercial reproduction is more uniform, Cutler said. The non-profit Composite Innovation Centre Manitoba Inc. received $103,000 in federal funding for the

six-month-old project as well as private sector contributions for the $220,000 project. Simon Potter, project innovation manager with the Composite Innovations Center, said the study is a response to demand for environmentally friendly materials to replace fibreglass and metals now used in the aerospace and building sectors. The goal is to improve the performance and specifications of biomaterials so they can be used in vehicle construction of vehicles, he added. “What we are trying to do is increase the number of parts we can make because we are limited at the mo-

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BROOKS, Alta. — Consumers have many choices when it comes to vegetable oil. It’s Simone Demers Collins’ job to help them choose canola oil. The market development and promotion co-ordinator for the Alberta Canola Producers Commission enlists growers in her quest by equipping them with pens that have pullout information on comparative saturated fats in various oils. Canola oil leads the pack on the pull-out. It is followed in descending order of saturated fat content by safflower, flaxseed, sunflower, corn, olive, soybean, peanut, cottonseed, lard, palm oil, butter and coconut oil. Canola was worth $1.71 billion in Alberta farm cash receipts in 2010, said Demers Collins. Promotion of canola oil is vital to protecting and increasing that revenue. Concern over trans fat in food helped canola marketing, she told a producer meeting Nov. 24. It gained traction in restaurant use but not necessarily in the consumer market. “Palm oil is gaining market share,” she said, noting a November palm oil conference in Malaysia attracted more than 1,000 registrants. “We never get 1,000 people at a canola conference,” she said. Olive oil is also competitive and remains popular among chefs. To encourage more canola oil use, Demers Collins emphasizes canola oil as healthy, versatile, affordable and local. Its low percentage of saturated fat and high smoke point are selling points for health and economic reasons. An oil with a high smoke point can be used longer before replacement.

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PREDATORS | WOLVES

Cattle killed by wolves on rise Compensation eligibility | Producers want community pasture managers to be able to verify animal deaths BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

These wolves are taking down wildlife but producers are looking for compensation when they turn to cattle. |

Wolves are becoming a problem for cattle ranchers in northern Saskatchewan. Colin Hughes, reeve of the Rural Municipality of Canwood and chair of the Cookson community pasture patrons’ committee, said the predators have always been a concern, but the past year has been worse. “We lost 38 head in our fields this year by wolf kill,” he told the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities midterm convention earlier this fall. Another 12 animals were wounded. The wolves are coming out of Prince Albert National Park, where they typically prey on the bison herd that ranges freely within the park. The community pasture borders the park. Hughes said ranchers don’t know why the wolves are seeking out cattle instead of bison, but perhaps bison numbers have dropped. Compensation is available through the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp.’s wildlife damage program, but the kills must be verified. Hughes said many of the livestock have been killed in areas that are accessible only by horses, and crop insurance was able to verify only five of the 38 deaths. As well, cattle can be eaten by other predators such as ravens by the time a carcass is found and an adjuster arrives from several hours away. He presented a resolution to SARM asking that community pasture managers be accredited by crop insurance to document and verify deaths. “Pasture managers are employees of Saskatchewan Agriculture,” he said. “It shouldn’t be too hard to get them accredited.” The pasture patrons aren’t eligible for compensation without verified kills, which Hughes said is unacceptable. The Cookson pasture is home to 1,250 cows, yearlings and calves each summer. Hughes has used the pasture since 1972 and sends 60 animals to graze there. “It really helps me because I don’t have the land base,” he said. “But I don’t want them all to die.” Delegates passed his resolution, which was sponsored jointly with the RM of Big River.

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AgriStability problems Technology opens doors for ag sector likely to persist: report BY JOHN B. PLUCK SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Few changes in the new Growing Forward program BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

The AgriStability farm income support program remains flawed and in need of repair, the office of the auditor general has told Parliament. In a late November report, interim auditor general John Wiersema reported that the program remains so flawed it is a barrier to farmers who need help. “We note that Agriculture and AgriFood Canada has improved in some areas, such as the accuracy of payments, but that problems remain,” he told a news conference after the report was presented. “Farmers can wait up to two years for a payment and the amount of payment is hard to predict.” The report was more explicit. “Despite the initiatives to improve program design, efforts to address the long-standing issues of program complexity, predictability and timeliness of payments to producers have had only limited success,” he wrote. “It may be necessary to further engage the agricultural sector industry representatives and producers to ensure that trade-offs between targeting and timeliness are understood.” The auditor general also complained that the objectives of the farm income risk program and responsibilities between governments, producers and the industry are unclear. A departmental strategic review that ended last year found that “objectives for income support programs needed to be clarified.” The report noted that while the department claimed a 66 percent success rate in 2008 in processing AgriStability applications within 75 calendar days, in fact the success rate was much lower. “In January 2011, 23 percent of processed applications for the 2009 program year met the 75-day standard,” said the acting auditor general. “However, when unprocessed applications already beyond the 75-day standard were included, only 11 percent met the 75-day service standard.” While a recent analysis suggests 85 percent of claims are paid within 19 months, it means 15 percent can be up to two years. The report said there has been no systematic attempt by the department to figure out why the delays happen and how to fix it. The auditor general’s office also said that while the transfer of program administration authority to many provinces has been well handled, there is no clear rule on how provincial performance will be monitored. The report also cited successes, including a decrease in errors on AgriStability pre-payments to 3.7 percent in 2008 from 12.3 percent in 2005 under the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization program. Agriculture Canada agreed with the criticism and said it would fix the problems when the new Growing Forward program is negotiated this year. Yet at a recent House of Commons agriculture committee meeting, assistant deputy agriculture minister

Greg Meredith said farmers should expect few changes in the AgriStability system in the new Growing Forward. He suggested the provinces were resisting. “We took those specific issues to (federal, provincial, territorial) ministers on more than one occasion in the past two years, two-and-a-half years,” he said. “In each instance, the collective ministers said no, we don’t choose to go down that path.”

Agriculture is no longer just about feeding a hungry world, says a professor from New Mexico State University. Lowell Catlett, a keynote speaker at the Agri-Trend Farm Forum in Saskatoon, said the agricultural world is changing into a place where organic food and gluten free manufactured products are in demand. “The organic (food) in North America 10 years ago was barely measurable,” he said. “It’s now four percent of the (agricultural) market and growing.” The demand for gluten free products was not measurable five years

ago, but is now 1.7 percent and growing, he added. Catlett, dean of NMSU’s College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Science, said the changes are ushering in what he called a golden age of agriculture. “It can be anything we choose it to be,” he said. “If you take all that technology that has been given to you today…you will have pursuits in agriculture in ways you never thought possible.” He said one of the most powerful changes in agriculture is the way technology is transforming the industry by allowing farmers to perform crop protection exercises with more precision. As well, more use is being made of

biochemistry to assist with crop production. His message was one of optimism for the future of agriculture. He said the world’s growing population and the r ising financial means of countries such as China and India are enough to ensure agriculture remains a growing industry for years. For example, he said meat consumption doubled in India in the last five years. He urged his audience to embrace the technological advancements in agriculture and consumers’ growing desire to eat healthier food. There is an undeniable connection between plants, animals and human health, he added. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

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FAILING THE GRADE Agriculture a low priority at many schools | Much of what children know about the world comes from what is taught in school. Yet schools on the Prairies teach little about how food is produced and about opportunities in agriculture despite the importance of the agriculture sector in the region. Reporters Robert Arnason in Brandon and Barb Glen in Lethbridge visited schools and talked with educators, students and agricultural education promoters. They found the emphasis on agricultural education often depends on teacher interest, and found a need for accurate, balanced information.

INNIPEG — Andrea Overby, who teaches human ecology at Westwood Collegiate in Winnipeg, knows what to expect when she tells her students that they will be learning about farming. Inevitably, the students roll their eyes and groan. Overby perseveres in spite of the moans because she believes teenagers, and all Canadians, need to know more about farming and food. “I really want my students to think about where their food comes from,” Overby said during a break in her day in mid-October. “This is something (students) encounter every day and I want (them) to think about (their) food supply.” Overby’s commitment to talk about agriculture in her classroom is admirable but rare. Most teachers in Manitoba don’t discuss food or farming in class. Why is that? One possibility is that most teachers aren’t interested in farming. Another is that agriculture isn’t part of the province’s education curriculum, with the exception of one unit in Grade 10 geography called Food from the Land. “Teachers, you can’t blame them,” said Johanne Ross, Agriculture in the Classroom executive director for Manitoba. “They don’t have a lot of time so they’re going to stick to what they have to teach.” The shortage of agricultural material in the provincial curriculum is odd, considering the province’s history and the importance of agriculture to its economy. Ag in the Classroom, which is funded by the agricultural industry, producer groups and

individuals, tries to fill the void with agricultural programming, teacher resources and school events such as the Made in Manitoba Breakfast. All that is great, but Manitoba students still don’t learn much about agriculture, said Merv Pritchard, associate dean of academics for the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. “In my opinion, I don’t know that they’re getting much exposure to agriculture,” he said. “Students, even those fairly closely connected to farm operations … they may know production agriculture very well, but I don’t think they have much of an appreciation for all the businesses and careers that people can have in agriculture that aren’t related to the farm.” As a result, the U of M agriculture faculty struggles to recruit students for its programs. “Right now we depend on international students to fill seats,” he said. “We are under capacity in many of our programs … (even though) the careers are there. We keep hearing from industry that they’re concerned about the shortage of people.” Ross admitted that Ag in the Classroom, with its mission to spread accurate, balanced and current

information about modern farming, reaches only 12 to 15 percent of Manitoba students a year. Although she would like to reach more, Ross is also worried about the scattershot approach and lack of consistency when it comes to agriculture education in the province. One falls short, another steps in If Ag in the Classroom doesn’t reach a particular student, that child is likely to learn about agriculture from another source. For example, Food Matters Manitoba has school programs that focus on the importance of local, healthy and sustainable food. It hosts the annual Growing Local conference in Manitoba and organizes the Locavore Iron Chef, a cooking contest for high school students. However, the organization is not just about local food, said Kreesta Doucette, Food Matters Manitoba executive director.

“We used to do a workshop that was focused on food miles, but we’re more aware than we were a few years ago that it’s just one part of the equation when it comes to the environment and our food…. We (now) talk about sustainable food.” Ross doesn’t take issue with Food Matters Manitoba and its mandate, but worries that teachers are inviting people into the classroom who have a radical perspective on agriculture and food production. She said agriculture would ideally be part of the education curriculum in Manitoba. In lieu of that, the best alternative is to cultivate teachers who have a genuine enthusiasm for agriculture. “If it was mandated, we would have much more of a pathway into the classroom. (Instead), we have to inspire teachers … to bring it into the classroom.” In the 2000s, Ag in the Classroom joined forces with the U of M’s education faculty to develop a credit course called teacher learning adventure. Overby took the course when she attended the university.

“It was a wonderful and amazing experience,” said Overby, who described the course as a week of lectures and visits to farms in western Manitoba. “I grew up in a rural area. I thought I knew quite a bit about agriculture, but I didn’t,” she said. “That made me think, ‘OK, if I grew up in a rural area … what are the chances that my (students) here in the city have any idea about these things?’ ” The course convinced Overby to bring agriculture into her classroom but inspired few other teachers. The university cancelled the credit course after three years. Ross lobbied the education dean to retain the course but said efforts failed because many educators have a skewed view of farming. “The word agriculture does not link to academia,” she said. “What I mean by that is anybody outside of our industry does not consider it an academic subject.” Pritchard said most high school teachers don’t establish a relationship between science and real world careers. “I’m not sure how well they connect the basic sciences (to) how you apply this in agriculture or medicine or business,” he said. As a result, most students don’t link academics with agriculture. Ross has responded by establishing a network of teachers who understand agriculture and promote it as a dynamic career option. Pritchard said that’s great, but Manitoba needs hundreds, not dozens, of teachers who are agriculture advocates. “The biggest challenge we’ve had is trying to deliver the message … that a young person (who studies agriculture) can go work for a financial institution or be involved in international trade or food product development,” he said. “That’s the thing we have to keep pushing because they’re not getting the message anywhere in the system.”

SOME EDUCATORS AND SCHOOLS ARE TRYING TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION WITH NEW CURRICULUM AND INNOVATIVE PROJECTS. SEE MORE IN THE JAN. 4 ISSUE.

SPECIAL REPORT THAT’S WHAT THEY SAID As part of the survey process, students were asked for general comments after they gave an opinion on 10 agriculturally related statements. • Almost all students in Nobleford, Alta., and Lundbreck, Alta., either know a farmer, have visited a farm within the last month or live on a farm. • About half the students in Winnipeg knew a farmer or had visited a farm in the last year. Privacy issues and school policies prevent identification of the students, but here are some of the responses:

My dad used to (farm), but both parents got jobs in Lethbridge so I live on a farm. It’s really expensive to farm nowadays.

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Both are just as nutritious, but pesticide residue may decrease the overall nutritional value (of conventional food). — WESTWOOD

(Farming) is not my style. The stuff they make is good, though. — LUNDBRECK STUDENT

— NOBLEFORD STUDENT

Living in southern Alberta, I know many people who farm and ranch but I don’t visit them — LUNDBRECK STUDENT often.

I am half Hutterite so my family are lots of farmers. — NOBLEFORD STUDENT

Uncle Sam outside of Barons has 10 cows, horses and some farmland. He is nice to his animals, farms hay for them and does not care about the environment.

It is possible but I don’t think it’s realistic in Manitoba…. (Not) with the lifestyles we lead now and the fact that we’ve become accustomed to having choice.

— NOBLEFORD STUDENT

COLLEGIATE GRADE 11 STUDENT, ON ORGANIC VERSUS CONVENTIONAL FOOD

Farmers with small farms tend to their land more carefully, therefore the food (they produce) is better. — WESTWOOD COLLEGIATE,

It’s not the coyote’s fault. The farmer should call pest control, or someone, and have the coyote moved somewhere else. — WESTWOOD GRADE 12 STUDENT, ON SHOOTING COYOTES TO PROTECT LIVESTOCK

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— WESTWOOD COLLEGIATE, GRADE 11 STUDENT, ON THE 100 MILE DIET

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Students see importance of agriculture in WP survey

ABOVE: Nobleford, Alta., students discussed a range of agricultural topics with Western Producer reporter Barb Glen. | BARB GLEN PHOTOS

ural and urban high school students tend to agree on the importance of agriculture, but they have different opinions about a number of agricultural issues, an informal survey reveals. In an experiment to gauge urban and rural students’ attitudes to common agricultural practices, Western Producer reporters Robert Arnason and Barb Glen compiled a 10-question survey. They administered it to 33 Grade 11 and 12 students at Westwood Collegiate in Winnipeg and 44 students at Livingstone School in Lundbreck, Alta., and Noble Central School in Nobleford, Alta. The strongest agreement between rural and urban students was found on the importance of agriculture. Ninety-one percent of students in Manitoba said agriculture was the most important industry in their province and 71 percent of Alberta students saw it as most important in their home province. The most obvious difference between urban and rural students involved farmers defending their livestock from predators. Ninety-five percent of rural Alberta students agreed farmers should be allowed to shoot predators to protect livestock, compared to 59 percent of urban Manitoba students. The majority of students rejected the notion that it is realistic to eat only food grown within 100 miles of their homes, a question designed to gauge support for the 100-mile-diet idea that has gained attention in recent years. Eighty-four percent of urban students and 82 percent of rural students rejected that notion. As well, most students from both provinces do not think modern farming is a major cause of global climate change. Among urban students, 71 percent rejected that idea, as did 68 percent of rural students. Support for the use of pesticides on crops was stronger among rural students, with 87 percent in agreement with the practice. Urban students were 66 percent in agreement. On the statement that large corporations own and operate most of the farms in North America (they don’t), 41 percent of rural students agreed compared to 63 percent of urban students. Urban students were more inclined to agree that food labelled organic is just as nutritious as food without an organic label. Fifty-six percent of urban students said they were equal, compared to 32 percent of rural students. Sixty-eight percent of rural students do not think the two types of foods are equally nutritious.

SURVEY: EXPLORING STUDENTS’ OPINIONS ABOUT AGRICULTURE

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Most students think farmers care about the environment, although Alberta students showed slightly less confidence in that statement. Most also believe that food from a

small farm is better than food from a large farm. Among urban students, 57 percent agreed with that statement, as did 64 percent of rural students. SEE RELATED STORY ON NEXT PAGE

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Industry helps supply agricultural information to teachers How to meet growing interest | Alberta and Saskatchewan have agriculture in curriculum but teachers lack resources to present in class BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

Teachers in the U.S. have an agricultural education component in nearly every state, along with a national association for agricultural educators to help teachers learn to teach agriculture to students. | FILE PHOTO

ivingstone School is the hub of the hamlet of Lundbreck, Alta., population 300. It draws kindergarten to Grade 12 students from prime farm and ranching country. Yet a show of hands in a Grade 11 class shows two of 18 students live on farms. In Nobleford, Alta., 90 kilometres to the east, four of 26 students in grades 11 and 12 say they live on a farm, even though the town of 950 is in the middle of prime irrigated farmland. The numbers are a surprise to a visitor but perhaps indicative of the distance successive generations have travelled from farming roots and on-farm food production. However, agriculture is part of the Alberta school curriculum, and the information available to teachers is augmented by the Agriculture in the Classroom program and farm groups. Brent Andressen, an agriculture education specialist with Alberta Agriculture, said Agriculture in the Classroom responds to what he sees as increasing interest in food and its origins. His role is to provide resources to teachers who want more information about agriculture. “If there are outcomes in various programs of study that could be agriculture related, we do get calls from

teachers wondering how to visit a farm, or if we have resources,” Andressen said. “The teachers are showing a greater interest in it and we are responding to that. I’d say the awareness is growing and the interest in finding out is growing.” Agriculture often figures in social studies and health classes in elementary grades. At the high school level, career technology studies and the green certificate program are the main delivery methods. Simone Demers Collins handles education, marketing and promotion for the Alberta Canola Producers Commission. It has developed lesson plans for grades one to 12, focusing on canola but also on agriculture in general. “As more and more students and teachers are involved in urban settings and are further afield from agriculture groups, there is a need, especially within the Alberta curriculum, to have some of the resources that will allow them to make better decisions in the future,” Demers Collins said. The commission makes information available to teachers on a website and rarely misses a chance to present resources at teachers’ conventions, she added. “We’re trying to make that particular job as easy as it possibly can be so that it allows the teachers to have accurate information and be able to teach the subject matter with as balanced a viewpoint as can possibly be presented.” Though much of the available teaching materials are geared to lower grades, some aspects reach into high school. For example, Demers Collins said the commission was able to provide information on biodiesel for Chemistry 20 and 30 classes. She isn’t particularly worried about finding balance in the delivery of agricultural messages because the intent of the Alberta curriculum, specifically social studies, is to examine the issues. “If we look at something like (the documentary) Food Inc. … it allows us to start the discussion, and to say if we are really, truly teaching social studies with the original intent within the province of Alberta, we cannot simply provide Food Inc. as education. “We need to provide it in the context of education, as part of the discussion and that there be the opportunity to explore the validity and the correctness of that particular topic and to look at other people’s perspectives.” Saskatchewan cattle producer Sherri Grant has worked for years to educate children about beef production at farm shows. Agriculture is part of the provincial school curriculum, but it is often more of a peripheral mention. For example, an exploration of major provincial industries would include agriculture. “What we seemed to find was, because many of the teachers are not familiar with agricultural production in Saskatchewan, they’re not very comfortable teaching it,” said Grant. She looks with envy at the United States, which has an agricultural education component in almost every state. There is even a National Association of Agricultural Educators with more than 7,600 members dedicated to teaching teachers how to teach agriculture.

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People power protects land Unite and be heard | Public support can pressure governments BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

LONDON, Ont. — When “land grabs” hit the news, it is usually a story about China or oil-rich Middle Eastern countries buying foreign farmland to grow food destined for their country. Stories of land grabs in developing countries are so widespread that the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization is trying to draw up rules to govern the practice. But panelists at the National Farmers Union annual conference Nov. 25 described Canadian style land grabs that have little to do with land-poor and money-rich foreign countries buying farmland. More often, it is corporations or municipalities gobbling up prime farmland for non-food projects by taking advantage of lax land protection rules. “A nation that destroys its food system is a nation that destroys itself,” said Sue Machum, Canadian chair in social justice at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, N.B. “Canada is one of those nations.” She said it is an age-old problem of colonialism when the rich and powerful take land from the poor and less powerful.

“These days, our land for production continues to be threatened by investors, by cities that pave over our land,” she said. On the same panel, two Ontario activists detailed their fights against corporate land grabs that had them fighting governments as well as the companies. In Melancthon Tow nship, 75 kilometres northwest of Toronto, two investment companies began buying farmland in a highland area that supplies fresh water to a large portion of Ontario. The buyers said the plan was to build a huge potato processing plant for local potato farmers. By 2009, they had accumulated 8,000 acres. Then, they started drilling for what they said was going to be an irrigation system. As local cowboy and project opponent Carl Cosack told the story, it soon became clear they were planning a huge quarry and open pit mine that would use and contaminate hundreds of millions of litres of water. He said the project initially promised that no more than a few of the purchased farms would be leveled, but the count is now 33 farmsteads and buildings torn down. Cosack said governments support

the project, and Ontario law requires no environmental assessment for a quarry. “The fight continues,” he said. “We need public support.” For Stephen Ogden, who spent 25 years fighting a dump proposal near Midland, Ont., the message is that people power can eventually defeat corporate power if citizens are mobilized. He said a company started by buying 300 acres of prime farmland 146 km north of Toronto with a proposal to build a dump. Governments largely supported the project on company promises that it would not pollute the water table because the area had artisan pressurized upward water flow that would keep garbage suspended. Years of badgering governments and winning broad public support, including a publicity walk from Midland to Toronto, eventually led the company to back off and governments to question the proposal. “In the end, the political pressure was so great, they folded,” Ogden said. “There is no dump but it took a quarter of a century. We are the power. Everybody can stand up. You have to engage your politicians. Don’t get mad at them. And smile.”

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CHICAGO, Ill. (Reuters) — Rain and snow slowed final U.S. corn harvesting last week. “It is certainly wet in the south and east Midwest with some snow,” said Don Keeney, meteorologist for MDA EarthSat Weather. The corn and soybean harvests were virtually complete in the Midwest, with some remaining corn to be harvested in the eastern Midwest where excessive wet weather had been slowing harvest. Meanwhile, rainfall in the Plains hard red winter wheat belt was expected to boost prospects for the 2012 winter wheat harvest. Rain also fell in Texas, central Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas, but some of the drier areas in

PARIS, France (Reuters) — Genetically modified corn is unlikely to make it into French fields next year despite a court-order to lift the ban. French president Nicolas Sarkozy said the government was preparing a “new safety clause” to forbid sowing of Mon810, produced by Monsanto, after France’s highest court overturned the country’s ban on the only GM corn authorized for cultivation in the EU. France’s state council annulled the ban, saying the government did not give enough evidence to justify it, knowing that an EU country can only ban a GMO if risk to human or animal health or the environment can be scientifically proven.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Reuters) — Record-high prices for crops and livestock will lift U.S. farm income 19 percent this year, which for the first time will top $100 billion US, the government has estimated. Another buoyant year is also in sight in 2012 for an agricultural boom that started in 2006, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Rising demand for food, tight supplies and favourable exchange rates have boosted U.S. commodity prices and attracted investors, both in futures markets and in farmland. While farmers are also seeing soaring land values, the rising fortunes could make the sector a bigger target in Congress, where some law-

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the far southwest will remain dry, he said. Parts of the southern Plains, especially northern Texas, have endured dry conditions for much of the past year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said 52 percent of the U.S. winter wheat crop was in good to excellent shape, up from 50 percent a week ago and above the 47 percent good to excellent rating of a year ago.

makers have been calling for a sharp cutback in farm subsidies. Reformers say Congress should begin by ending a subsidy that pays grain, cotton and soybean growers $5 billion a year regardless of need. SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook for soybeans BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Reuters) — Instead of uploading pictures of friends and family, members of a new Argentine social network share photos of soybean fields and press the “like” button on the latest tractor models. Building on the success of wellknown social networks such as Facebook, Argentina’s SojaBook, which means SoyBook in English, has found fertile ground in the South American country. As well as being one of the world’s biggest suppliers of soybeans and other farm goods, Argentines are also among the world’s biggest social network users. “SojaBook wants to connect farmers with their everyday needs,” said Mariano Torrubiano, an Argentine lawyer who founded the site last month. Sojabook has a modest 1,000 users so far, but Torrubiano said he soon hopes to reach 10,000, even if the topics for discussion might not appeal to a mainstream audience.

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MILAN, Italy (Reuters) — A rapidly growing population, climate change and degradation of land and water resources are likely to make the world more vulnerable to food shortages and challenge the task of feeding its people by 2050, the United Nations’ food agency said. The world would have to boost cereals output by one billion tonnes and produce 200 million extra tonnes of livestock products a year by 2050 to feed a population projected at nine billion people, up from seven billion now, according to UN estimates. Intensive farming of the past decades has helped to feed millions of hungry people but it has often led to degradation of land and water systems on which food production depends, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization said.

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ENVIRONMENT | CARBON DIOXIDE

Energy company not responsible for gas contamination, says report Produced naturally | Study found no carbon dioxide or methane in soil or water BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

Cenovus Energy says the carbon dioxide gas it uses in its enhanced oil recovery project near Weyburn, Sask., is not leaking to the surface. The Calgary company held a news conference last week to release the results of a third-party site assessment. Brad Small, Cenovus’s vice-president of oil and natural gas for Saskatchewan, said the study found no presence of carbon dioxide from the Weyburn project in soil or wetlands on the property of nearby landowners, who earlier this year complained about contamination. Small also said detectable hydrocarbons weren’t present in the surface water and no integrity issues were detected with Cenovus-operated wells and infrastructure on the property of Cameron and Jane Kerr. The Kerrs moved from their land in 2005, alleging that carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons from the project were leaking. In January, the couple released a study by a Saskatoon consultant that showed unusually high carbon dioxide and methane levels in their yard.

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Cenovus had promised the provincial government it would ask thirdparty experts to examine the site. As well, results of an independent study conducted by the International Performance Assessment Centre for Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide in Regina are expected Dec. 12. “Our findings indicate that there is absolutely no way carbon dioxide in the soil at the property in question originated from Cenovus’s operation in Weyburn,” said Court Sandau of ChemistryMatters, the lead scientist for the Cenovus study. The study used carbon dating to determine that the carbon dioxide on the Kerr property was more recently formed than the gas Cenovus is injecting from the Dakota Gasification

Company in Beulah, North Dakota. Sandau said carbon dioxide from North Dakota comes from coal deposits formed millions of years ago. “Our findings assert that the carbon dioxide present at the property was formed recently and is attributed to natural soil respiration processes.” Sandau said 54 samples were taken in August, followed by 72 more. Elevated carbon dioxide levels were found in only one sample, taken from the first batch. He said that was an anomaly and it was new carbon. A frog habitat and wetland evaluation conducted after northern leopard frogs were found in the area indicate a healthy ecosystem, he added. Frogs are sensitive to low levels of contamination. Ecojustice, which is advising the Kerrs, said it was reviewing the Cenovus study, which it called long overdue. “After years of requesting an indepth investigation on their property, the Kerrs are glad to see that Cenovus has finally conducted a investigation of the potential impacts carbon capture and storage may have on their property,” said Ecojustice lawyer Barry Robinson in a statement. Carbon dioxide has been injected underground at the site since 2000.

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Wireworms are back, and they’re hungry Lurking in the soil | There can be up to 1.2 million resident wireworms per acre BY MICHAEL RAINE SASKATOON NEWSROOM

One of the most damaging insect pests in North America has been lurking in small numbers for decades, spending most of its long life in the soil waiting for an opportunity.

That opportunity has arrived. Wireworm armies are massing and the war on prairie crops is underway. “It’s under the soil’s surface, where we don’t see it until it shows up in lost yields or missing plants,” says Bob Vernon, Canada’s leading wireworm researcher and one of North America’s senior scientists that study the pest. “And it is often blamed on something else, for a while.” A few Canadian farmers and agrologists have been burying bait balls filled with flour since 2004 and sending what they find to Vernon and his

colleagues at Agriculture Canada’s research centre in Agassiz, B.C. Syngenta and Bayer now provide the bait kits. “Once you start to look, you find the problem, and it’s growing,” Vernon told Agri-Trend’s Farm Forum in Saskatoon last week. Farmers had kept wireworms under control since the 1950s with a few basic chemicals and techniques. That ended in 2004 with the loss of lindane, commonly known as Vitavax seed treatment. Wireworms weren’t an issue when lindane was applied to cereal seed once every four years.

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Canada, along with the rest of the world, has been restricting the use of organochlorines such as lindane. “It was overused, becoming windborne in soils and showing up in lakes and other places it shouldn’t be,” said Vernon. The loss of those organochlorine pesticides has resulted in a rising wireworm population. “It could be that reduced tillage practices are also contributing to improved habitat for the pests,” he said. These seed treatments had long half lives and restrained the pest for up to 30 years.

They were replaced by a group of chemicals called neonicotinoids. When used as a seed treatment, these chemicals cause resident wireworms to stop feeding and become moribund for long enough that a crop can become established. However, they do not stop the pest from continuing through its reproductive cycle. As a result, populations continue to expand. In Canada, 30 species of wireworm can economically damage agricultural crops and pastures. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE access=subscriber section=crops,none,none

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Click beetles are the mature form of the wireworm. | PIONEER PHOTO The most common in Western Canada are hymnodies bicolor and selatosomus destructor in dryland fields and limonius californicus in irrigated fields. The pests arrive as cereal-loving click beetles that lay their eggs in a wheat field, creating a pest problem for the next three to five years . First season neonates turn into second to fourth season wirewor ms that remain underground eating seeds, roots and lower stems. The pests, which are attracted by carbon dioxide gassing off as seeds become seedlings, come to the surface to feed on the crop before it can be established. Farmers in eastern Washington state’s Palouse area are seeing damage so severe that they are abandoning some fields. Even the new seed treatments are failing to control the problem. “As the effect of lindane wears off in the soil, we are seeing a growing problem across Canada, from canola and cereals to potatoes and fruit like strawberries,” he said. Vernon and colleague Wim van Herk have developed a combination of products that is proving effective in controlling the worms. However, they are not registered for use in Canada for wireworms. Van Herk said they found that applying neonicotinoid, Syngenta’s thiamethoxam, (Cruiser Maxx) and a low volume of a phenyl parasol, (BASF’s fiprinol) kills the worms over time. The strategy causes the worms to suspend feeding early in the season, providing the necessary control that farmers are seeking. Vernon feels the combination will meet the needs of growers and regulatory authorities. “But it’s not registered,” van Herk said. “Fiprinol is off patent and needs someone to champion its registration and submit it to (the Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency).” He said about one teaspoon of fiprinol per acre will kill wireworms for up to three years. “The thiamethoxam has some other positive effects on plant growth, vigour, that we have observed as well. So the two products not only provide control, but improve crop yields. This is one of those true win-wins that you rarely ever see.” Bayer’s Raxil WW, imidacloprid, is another neonicotinoid that is used to control wireworms.Synthetic pyrethroids such as tefluthrin (Force), bifenthrin (Capture) and lambda cyhalothrin (Matador) repel worms, but none kill. Syngenta has plot trials underway in Washington for new products that are successfully controlling the pest in the region’s most heavily infested dryland fields. Vernon and van Herk are also testing higher rates of neonicotinoids and new compounds, but they also hope the fiprinol and thiamethoxam seed treatment will be licensed in Canada before the wireworm problem becomes chronic.

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AGRONOMY | RESISTANCE

Canada’s West does well with weed resistance Herbicides holding | Weed resistance stable for now, but don’t take it for granted, say researchers BY DAN YATES SASKATOON NEWSROOM

A renowned expert in herbicide resistant weeds has a simple message for farmers: mix it up. Hugh Beckie, a researcher with Agriculture Canada, updated farmers and agrologists on the spread of weed resistance Nov. 30 at AgriTrend’s Farm Forum in Saskatoon. He said the Prairies are doing well managing the problem. While there have been cases of glyphosate-resistant weeds in Ontario, there have been none in Western Canada. Alberta has 20 herbicide-resistant biotypes, Saskatchewan has 18 and Manitoba 21. The most troublesome for producers are Canada fleabane/ horseweed, wild oat, barnyardgrass, lambsquarters and redroot pigweed. “I do firmly believe that weed resistance is the biggest threat to sustainable agriculture, just because the pipeline of new herbicide modes of actions are empty,” he said. Delaying the spread of these herbicide-resistant weeds is paramount for producers, he said. Without new modes of actions to kill weeds, the number of tools for producers are limited. Beckie highlighted the spread of Group 1-resistant wild oat, which has spread across the Prairies, most notably in Manitoba. He cited research showing the resistant weed in 55 percent of Manitoba crops in 2008. Other concerns include Group 1resistant green foxtail, Group 2-resistant broadleaf weeds such as wild mustard and cleavers. He said a multi-pronged approach aimed at minimizing resistance growth is key to managing these risks. Beckie stressed the importance of crop rotations, as well as using tank mixes and combination products with multiple modes of action. He said producers shouldn’t use a herbicide from a single group more than once every two or three years. “Recent research indicates that herbicide mixtures are more effective than rotations in delaying herbicide resistance evolution in weeds,” he said, referring to mixtures of Group 1 and 2 herbicides that have slowed the spread of herbicideresistant wild oats. Oilseed production has increased on the Prairies in recent years — up to access=subscriber section=crops,none,none

33 percent of crops in 2011 — while cereal production has decreased, driven by favourable market conditions and Roundup Ready canola. “I try and tell growers, don’t follow the market too closely. Keep to your rotation because crop prices are pretty good across the board,” said Beckie. “So try and keep a long-term view.” Phil Thomas, senior crop adviser with Agri-Trend, said herbicideresistant canola provides producers with an effective mode of

action, but sticking to just one variety causes problems. “We’ve got lots of data to show what happens in a continuous canola rotation,” he said. “It goes downhill and sideways awful fast. Even canolawheat, canola-wheat is probably a very bad rotation.” Thomas recommended a one-inthree rotation. With few new herbicides likely to be developed, Beckie expects to see more crops stacked with herbicideresistant traits. However, he warned

producers to be careful. “Stewardship is important,” he said, using the example of a farmer who grows glyphosate- and dicambraresistant soybeans every year, putting him at risk of losing the effectiveness of both herbicides. “There’s a lesson there,” he said. “We have to manage these crops. We can’t grow them year after year, because when you do the same thing year after year, nature is going to find a way to get around it and you’ll end up with resistance.”

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INNOVATIONS | SNOW RAKE

Roof rake safely tackles dangerous snow pack Attaches to front end loader | Steel blade bites into hard snow and drags it off the roof BY RON LYSENG WINNIPEG BUREAU

FARGO, N. D. — Keeping snow off roofs is time consuming and dangerous but also necessary to prevent structural damage and cave-ins. A 60-foot telescoping aluminum arm attached to a front end loader might solve the annual snow removal hassle. Progress Farm and Mechanical Innovations was formed in 2006 to develop new products to make farming more efficient. “The snow rake is one of our first products,” said Corbin Fehr, the company’s chief executive officer and design engineer in Morris, Minnesota. “The steel blade at the end of the arm bites into the hard snow and pulls it off the roof as you back away,” he said. “We tried rubber blades, but they only work on fresh soft snow.” access=subscriber section=crops,none,none

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Snow becomes too hard for rubber once the sun hits it or heat escapes from within the building, but Progress still has rubber blades available. “The steel blade has wheels on the sides to keep it three inches off the roof surface, so there’s no damage,” he said. “You’ll do more damage up there with a shovel or snow blower, and that’s a lot more dangerous.” The base of the telescopic arm is hinged where it attaches to the loader, which makes it impossible for the

operator to apply hydraulic down pressure. The rake weight does the work. “You just extend the blade up to the peak, set it on the roof and back off on the hydraulics so the hinges move freely. As you back away, the rake drags the snow down. Because it’s hinged, it follows the roof line by gravity.” Fehr said he can custom design a snow rake for any skid steer loader, tractor, payloader or telehandler that has a front loader. He recently designed

a 40-foot boom to fit a 40-foot telehandler for a reach of 80 feet. “The heavier MFWA (mechanical front wheel assist) tractors can handle a 60 foot aluminum boom. Industrial pay loaders for sure can take a 60 foot boom. The telescopic mechanism can be operated manually or hydraulically from within the cab.” “Hydraulics from the cab is handy when you’re in tight spots and can’t back up far enough to pull all the snow. You hydraulically retract the

boom to pull the snow.” The smallest snow rake is 40 feet with a manual telescopic boom and a list price of $4,500. It fits a variety of machines. Fehr said the price list will expand as he designs rakes for more tractors. “But it’s hard right now for me to quote prices on longer snow rakes because I design the rakes specifically for each model.” For more information, contact Fehr at 320-491-4200 or visit www.progress-llc.com.

INNOVATIONS | FIRE SAFETY

Mobility key to fighting remote fires The modified Polaris Ranger can spit out 605 litres of water in one minute BY RON LYSENG WINNIPEG BUREAU

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frustration of trying to get firefighting equipment to isolated targets may now have an alternative to letting assets burn to the ground. Consider a first response unit that’s small, mobile, six-wheel drive and carries 605 litres of water, 60 litres of foam, pumps, hoses and a lot of other equipment. It’s called the WildFire, a little fire truck that ASAP Off-Road Specialty Vehicles in Ohio has been building for eight years. Dennis Berry of ASAP said his company has previously sold the truck to farmers, but the 2011 Big Iron show in Fargo is the first time it has been displayed at an agricultural show. Forest industry standard WildFire packs a surprisingly large amount of firefighting force onto a small vehicle. “We start with an extensively modified Polaris Ranger 6x6,” said Berry. “The pump is powered by a 13 horsepower Honda. It puts out 150 gpm at 150 p.s.i. That’s the standard set by the U.S. Forest Service for fighting forest fires. We’ve got the Blizzard Wizard foam system for Class A and Class B fires and it has lots of power. We can shoot whipping cream if we want.” The 605 litre tank will be empty in about a minute if run full bore, so operators must have good re-fill equipment. Wild Fire uses the firefighting pump to double as the fill pump. It can pull water from a creek or dugout from a distance of 6.4 metres. The unit comes standard with 30.5 metres of one-inch lightweight booster hose with a forestry nozzle plus 6.4 metres of hard suction hose

with a strainer. A full size Stokes basket is available to carry a victim from a crisis scene. The basic Ranger has on-demand all wheel drive and fully independent suspension at all six wheels. It is powered by an 800 cc, 40 h.p. engine and comes with a standard roll-bar and steel roof. Berry said the Ranger is meant to do real work in difficult conditions, but the weight and complexity of all that firefighting equipment requires modifications. “We stretch the frame to extend the wheelbase two feet. When we do that, we also have to double up on the frame thickness. We change shocks, springs, clutch and a number of other parts so we know it won’t break when it’s needed most.” Even with the extra weight, Wild Fire is capable of travelling 65 km/h fully loaded. Stopping distance on gravel is 17 metres from 50 km/h. ASAP engineers made sure the tanks and other heavy components are carried as low as possible in the chassis for better stability. The tanks are fully baffled. Wild Fire was stable on a 30-degree side hill on tilt table tests conducted by the Transportation Research Center. On the climbing slope, it was able to climb, reverse and descend on a 31 degree hill. Berry said ASAP offers a variety of options for specialized firefighting situations. It uses the same modified Polaris Ranger 6x6 as the base for a number of off-road emergency vehicles including ambulance and rescue units. The list price for the WildFire is $34,000. For more information, contact Dennis Berry at 740-922-2727 or visit www.asap911.com.

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MACHINERY | EQUIPMENT I KNOW

Field experience: a few machines I remember well INSIDE MACHINES

HENRY GUENTER

was born and raised on a small mixed farm and started out working on other peoples’ farms. I studied farm machinery in technical school and after graduation in 1970, moved to Steinbach, Man., to work at an Allis and Massey Ferguson dealer. After three years there I became a regional service representative for Massey. That was the year the 1105, 1135 and the 1155 tractors came out. Tractors in those days sometimes had their design issues. For instance, that one had a roof liner that allowed the fan in the cab to bypass the filter and blow dirt-laden air straight into the operator’s face, turning it black. It had a closed centre hydraulic system that had to be set carefully. I taught that system in schools for what seemed like a long time, no matter how old this tractor got. These days, it is no more than an old chore tractor, but it is still around and still has the same issues. I was around when the 2000 series tractors came along, which took a lot of effort to keep in the field. If we weren’t changing a transmission unit or timing the engine, there would be something else. I was skeptical when tractors came out with completely computer controlled transmissions, which allowed the operator to shift from any gear to any gear, at any speed in any direction. The computer decided the characteristics of the shift based on the speed you were travelling, the load on the engine and the temperature of the oil. I was sure computers would not work on farm machinery. How could they last in all that heat and vibration? Was I ever wrong. The year I started working for Massey was also the year that the 750 and 760 combines came out. The first ones didn’t have the high inertia cylinder. They did in the second year, however, and what a difference. Massey kept that basic design for about 14 years. In 1985, Massey came out with the rotary combine. The company gave each of its service reps a combine to

run during harvest and show customers what we had. I ran mine in all kinds of crops, even in wet peas, all the way from south of Shaunavon, Sask., to north of Tisdale, Sask. I had just spent the summer visiting 128 Hutterite colonies trying to convince them the conventional way of threshing was the best. I told them those rotaries that the other companies were pushing were no good in wet conditions and you couldn’t bale the straw. Now, here I was trying to sell some of the same colonies on the idea of a rotary, only a month or so later. They thought it was funny. The two faults I had previously listed just weren’t true. What a great machine.

I spent two harvests running an 8570 after I retired, and it was a fine design. I worked with Deutz Allis and spent a lot of time with the Gleaner combines. A lot of things make the Gleaner stand out from the rest. The most obvious is the accelerator rolls, which allow the combine to clean a lotof grain in a hurry. It remains one of the few combines that is especially good in canola. I just spent about two hours riding in one of these machines with GPS guidance. Talk about computer controlled. It senses everything and adjusts the combine as needed. However, despite all of the new tools,

it is still, at its heart, a great threshing design. I think my strength was the combine clinics I conducted for farmers. As the instructor, I learned a lot about combines. I also saw the introduction of the 124 baler the first year I worked for Massey. It seemed everything that went wrong with the baler could be fixed by setting the knotter knife. With Deutz Allis, I learned about the air cooled engine. Did you know it takes twice as much air to cool a water cooled engine as it does to cool an air cooled engine? One year I was assigned the mystery of the vibration problem with Massey combines. I was given a

vibration analyzer to check them out. It was a great tool that would tell me within five minutes what part of a machine was causing the vibration issues. When it comes to specific machines, the AGCO ones are what I know best. That doesn’t mean I won’t speak to general issues in farm equipment because they all share a great deal in common, but those lines are where I am most competent. Keep the questions coming and I will do my best to keep answering them. Henry Guenter is a former service manager for Massey Ferguson. Contact: insidemachines@producer.com.

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CROP PRICES | FORECAST

Lock in high prices; prepare for a fall, warns market analyst Risk management advised | With major world economies in difficulties and U.S. grain exports down, crop prices could tumble further BY D’ARCE MCMILLAN SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Get ready for lower crop prices. A slowing global economy and recovering grain and oilseed stocks threaten to knock prices down to levels seen in 2009, said Jamie Wilton, a crop market analyst with Scotia McLeod. He told Agri-Trend’s Farm Forum in Saskatoon Nov. 30 that canola could fall to the low $400s in 2012-13. As a result, hedging and risk management are more important than ever, he added. Wilton said farmers should jump

on any short-term rally that carries canola back to the $525-$535 range by selling and locking in hedge protection for the coming crop year. The level of debt carried by the United States and several European countries is overwhelming, particularly when politicians appear unable to agree on solutions, he said. “We have really not gone through this kind of situation where we have two major economies of the world, Europe and the U.S., in major difficulties right now,” he said. “What if the third piston on a three piston motor starts to crumble too, which is China?”

China’s manufacturing activity fell in November for the first time in three years. A prominent Chinese economist said Dec. 1 that economic growth would fall to eight percent in 2012 and to seven percent in 2013. It was growing by 9.7 percent in the first quarter of this year. Weak U.S. grain exports also weigh against crop prices. U.S. soybean export sales are 33 percent behind last year’s pace, corn is 14 percent behind and wheat is eight percent behind. U.S. wheat and corn exports are losing out to cheaper grain from the Black Sea, and U.S. soybeans are

being squeezed out by South American product. The result is that U.S. year-end stocks might be larger than expected. Production could also rebound in 2012, he said. The U.S. has had disappointing average yields the past two years, but the shortages that have so concerned the market could become a thing of the past if there is a return to better weather and yields that match the long-term rising trend, he added. Wilton said canola has fundamental support. “The demand side is fantastic … the crush is very good. We are also seeing

strength on the oil side of the equation so canola is gaining on soybeans.” However, it will be hard for oilseeds to rally with U.S. soybean exports so slow and a big South American soybean crop growing with good moisture. He said it is not a stretch to see soybeans fall back to around $10 per bushel, corn to fall to around $5 and Minneapolis spring wheat to fall to about $6, if the weather is good next year. Those prices are lower than the past year but still higher than what was normal before 2008. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

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A $284 million federal buyout program for southwestern Ontario tobacco farmers was hastily hatched and launched in 2008 and lacked proper risk assessment and clear rules, says the auditor general’s office. In a report tabled in Parliament in late November that assessed the Tobacco Transition Program, interim auditor general John Wiersema said the result was confusion and an attempt by more than 300 tobacco quota holders to bend the rules. The program was announced Aug. 1, 2008, with a federal election looming. It was meant to fulfill a promise of aid to the troubled tobacco industry. The program paid $1.05 per pound of quota to any producer who agreed to leave the industry. Afterward, tobacco farmers would be licensed and then negotiate prices with tobacco buyers rather than have prices negotiated and set by the Ontario Flue-Cured Tobacco Growers’ Marketing Board. Wiersema concluded that federal instructions to the board and farmers about how the program would work were confusing. Federal officials also found quota holders were transferring quota to non-farming family members, who would receive the compensation, allowing the original quota holder to stay in the business either as a licence holder or an employee of a family member renting the land. B y Ma rc h 2 0 0 9 , O t t aw a s e n t instructions to deny licences to anyone involved in such a transaction. Close to 1,000 quota holders received payment, although fewer than half of them were active farmers. Under scrutiny, only 22 of the 336 quota transfers were allowed. Agriculture Canada then tried to curtail the questionable practices. However, the wording of the rules was vague and the government had to drop that attempt. The report also determined that despite sloppy design, the quota system was ended and remaining farmers with licences appeared to be better offer without the quota debt. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

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TWO ALLIS CHALMERS ground-up restoration. 1 - Model B WFE, new tires. 1 - Model C NFE c/w unrestored one bottom plow. Your choice $3250. 403-226-0429, CalNEED YOUR CESSNA thrush air tractor WIRELESS DRIVEWAY ALARMS, calv- gary, AB. ancientgrease@gmail.com wings rebuilt? Phone 204-362-0406, ing/ foaling barn cameras, video surveillance, rear view cameras for RV’s, trucks, 1953 JOHN DEERE “R” diesel tractor. Fully TO GRANDMA GERDA. Wishing you a Morden, MB. combines, seeders, sprayers and augers. restored. New tires, guages, etc. Asking healthy, wealthy and wise 80th birthday! 2003 DIAMOND DA20-C1; 2006 Diamond M o u n t e d o n m a g n e t . C a l g a r y, A B . $11,000. Indian Head, SK. 306-421-8945 And Many More!! Lots of love from Denise, or email: pjoil@sasktel.net for pictures. DA20-C1. 403-637-2250, Water Valley, AB. 403-616-6610, www.FAAsecurity.com Kevin, Jenna and Jared.

TWO COCKSHUTT 20’S, ground-up restoration. 1 red NFE, 3 PTH, belt pulley, new tires. 1 WFE deluxe, belt pulley, undermount exhaust. Your choice $10,000. 403-226-0429 ancientgrease@gmail.com Calgary, AB. ADRIAN’S MAGNETO SERVICE Guaranteed repairs on mags and ignitors. Repairs. Parts. Sales. 204-326-6497. Box 21232, Steinbach, MB. R5G 1S5. 1950 MODEL ZAS Minneapolis Moline, exc. running order, orig parts and owner manuW O R K I N G S T E A M T R A C TO R - fo r als, $2000. 306-693-2615 Moose Jaw, SK. Christmas giving! Recapture the “Golden JOHN DEERE MODEL B tractor for sale. Age Of Steam” with this unique high Shedded for years, offers. 306-365-4216, quality live steam tractor. Constructed of Lanigan, SK. or email: wbw@sasktel.net metal and brass, forward, reverse and neutral speed control. Double-acting brass cyl. MODEL 60 JOHN DEERE, excellent, and piston, steam whistle. Brass boiler en$3000. 306-354-2533, Mazenod, SK. gine runs 15 minutes. Steam Tractor TUNE-RITE TRACTOR PARTS: New D405 11” long x 5-3/4” wide x 7-1/4” parts for old tractors. Tires, decals, repro- high. Special! Regularly $449.95 for duction parts, antiques and classic. West- $299.96 + 15.00 GST. D6 Stationary ern Canada Steiner dealer. Don Ellingson, Steam Engine with whistle. Regularly $179.95 for $119.96 + $6.00 GST. Steam 1-877-636-0005, Calgary, AB. catalogue, 160 steam engines and acces1965 JD R diesel tractor, good running sories, $6.95! 5 boxes of fuel (25 runs) condition, $5500. 204-638-5676, Dauphin, $24.95 +1.25 GST, shipping $16.00. ConMB. tact Yesteryear Toys and Books Inc., Dept wp, 16385 Telephone Rd, Brighton, ON, BUYING TRACTOR CATALOGUES, bro- K0K 1H0, www.YesteryearToysCanada.com chures, manuals, calendars, etc. Edmonton 1-800-481-1353. AB. Barry 780-921-3942, 780-903-3432. MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE G705, 3000 orig. WANTED: OLD DEUTZ or Co-Op Implehrs., 4 new tires, original paint, good ment tractor, Massy Ferguson 95, 97 and shape, good tin, 101 HP, new seat, $3500. 98, stationary engines and Massy 10, 12, 14 and 16 garden tractors. Phone Call Don at 403-378-4898 Duchess, AB. 403-559-7381, Olds, AB. 1952 JD AR tractor, runs well, good tin, $4500. Call 780-847-2683, Dewberry, AB. MASSEY 44 TRACTOR with rear mounted MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE U tractor, FEL, post pounder, $3,000; John Deere #37 rear hydraulics, 540 PTO, always shedded, sickle mower, $750. Both items in good running cond. 306-642-3189 Assiniboia SK good cond. 306-629-3979, Morse, SK.

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ANTIQUE TRACTORS: Large assortment of HELP US SOLVE A MYSTERY We would JD’s: 620, R’s, D’s, G’s, 80. 50 to choose like to locate the WWI war medals of our from. 204-522-8140, Melita, MB. Great Uncle, R.C. Brehon. They are a British War Medal and a Victory Medal that SELLING: 1942 JD D, 3 spd., elec. start, would be inscribed “R.C. Brehon” on the PTO, completely overhauled, needs paint, edge of the medals. If you have informagood tin. 780-922-3449 Sherwood Park AB tion as to their whereabouts please con1928 JD MODEL D, restored in 1988, tact Mrs. Colleen Aplin, R.R. #4, Stn. Main, starts and runs great, orig. brass carbure- Lloydminster, AB T9V 2Z9 780-875-8113 tor, $6000 OBO. 306-783-9617, Yorkton, HOUSE and YARD full of antiques and SK. enginetech@sasktel.net collectables to be sold as a collection. $100,000. List available. 306-782-5861 Yorkton, SK. Email: ldljoti@sasktel.net 1953 1 TON Chev, above average cond., OFFERS: OLD PUMP ORGAN in working ran when parked, not seized, $800. cond.; Beach wood burning cook stove 306-773-6850, Swift Current, SK. w/oven. 306-463-3449, Flaxcombe, SK. MODEL T AND A FORD parts; Buffalo Pitts WANTED: TRACTOR MANUALS, sales brothreshing machine; and small tractors. chures, tractor catalogs. 306-373-8012, Also, wanted: Model T and A coupe body’s Saskatoon, SK. and 1920-1924 Dodge Brothers coupe. 403-504-0468, Medicine Hat, AB. 1947 DODGE CAR. Phone 780-787-4991, Vermilion, AB.

USED ZAMBONI AND Olympia ice resurf1948 FORD 2 TON in good condition, B&H, ers for sale. Parts, sales and service. t i r e s a r e f a i r, u s e s n o o i l . $ 1 7 5 0 . 403-830-8603, 403-271-9793, Calgary, AB 306-864-2994, Kinistino, SK. 1975 GMC CABOVER, 350 DD, 13 spd., 40,000 rears; 1957 Dodge D700 tandem, 354 Hemi, 5&3 trans., 34,000 rears; 1971 GMC longnose tandem, 318 DD, 4x4 trans. SHELDON’S HAULING, Haul all farm Sterling 306-539-4642, Regina, SK. equipment, air drills and swathers. 306-961-9699 Prince Albert SK www.sterlingoldcarsandtrucks.com OLD MOTORCYCLES or parts wanted, any cond., size or make, 1979 or older. W i l l p i c k u p , p ay c a s h . C a l l We s 403-936-5572 anytime, Calgary, AB. 1967 PLYMOUTH FURY III, 2 dr., 383 motor; 1967 Plymouth VIP, 2 dr., 318 motor. Phone 306-228-9111, Unity, SK.

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G R EAT PLAIN S AUCTIO N EER S VERY VERY RARE 1937 PLYMOUTH 1/2 5 M i. E. o f R egin a o n Hw y. #1 ton museum quality show truck, in original in G rea tPla in s In d u stria lPa rk new cond., green/black. 204-649-2276, TELEPHO N E (306) 52 5- 9516 Pierson, MB. w w w . grea tpla in sa u ctio n eers.co m S ALES 1stS ATUR DAY O F EV ER Y M O N TH 1959 CHEV 2-DOOR hardtop, project car, P.L. #91452 9 includes all new sheet metal, except floors. 2-door hardtop parts car and two BAXTER BLACK coming to Regina, SK, 4-door cars. Plus rotisserie. $5500. Phone: Friday, February 10, 2012. For more info., 306-795-2734, Ituna, SK. contact the SAA at 306-441-2265. 1926 CHEVROLET 1/2 ton, 4 cyl, 3 spd standard, running cond., wooden cab and wheels, partial restoration, $9500. Vegreville, AB. 780-632-6372, 780-603-5307

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COMPOUND TURBO charger kit for 2003 to 2007 Dodge w/Cummins dsl. S480 primary, 64/71/13 secondary. 800 HP conservatively (can see running), $4500; TST R49, 2004, $350; MP8 pressure box, $300; HTT intercooler, $700. Call 306-862-3266, Arborfield, SK. TRUCK PARTS: 1/2 ton to 3 ton; Gas and diesel engines; 4 and 5 speed trans.; single and 2 speed axles; B&H, 13’-18’; and many other parts. Phoenix Auto, Lucky Lake, SK., 1-877-585-2300.

SASKATOON TRUCK PARTS CENTRE Ltd. North Corman Industrial Park New and used parts available for 3 tonhighway tractors including custom built tandem converters and wet kits. All truck makes/models bought and sold. Shop service available. Specializing in repair and custom rebuilding for transmissions and differentials. Now offering driveshaft repair and assembly from passenger vehicles to heavy trucks. For more info call 306-668-5675 or 1-800-667-3023. www.saskatoontruckparts.ca DL #914394 K-B TRUCK SALVAGE, over 70 medium and heavy duty trucks, Cat, Cummins, Detroit, IH diesels, 5, 9, 10, 13, 15 speed transmissions, 100’s of good used tires, wheels, etc. Best prices, good service. Call 306-259-4843, Young, SK.

ONE REBUILT N-14 CUMMINS engine, 430 HP w/Jakes, runs perfectly, Eaton 2006 IHC school bus, 101,000 kms, 54 Fuller; Diffs RT-46-160 Rockwell, front and passenger, V8 engine, auto. 780-787-4991 rear. 306-463-7332, Kindersley, SK. Vermilion, AB. WRECKING USED VOLVO trucks: Misc. ax- 1994 MCI 55 pass., certifiable, exc. shape, les and trans. parts; Also tandem trailer $36,000 OBO; 1980 MCI 47 pass, $7800; suspension axles. 306-539-4642 Regina SK 1995 E350 Ford, 7.3 diesel, 20 pass. cer$6500 OBO. Earl 250-423-8605, VS TRUCK WORKS Inc. parting out GM tifiable, 1/2- 1 ton trucks. Call Gordon or Joanne, Fernie, BC. 403-972-3879, Alsask, SK. SCHOOL BUSES, 20 to 72 pass., 1991 and up, $2500 and up. Phoenix Auto, TRUCK BONEYARD INC. Specializing in 306-858-2300, Lucky Lake, SK. DL 320074 obsolete parts, all makes. Trucks bought 1992 H340 PREVOST motorcoach, 48 pasfor wrecking. 306-771-2295, Balgonie, SK. senger, exc. condition, $50,000 OBO, curWRECKING: Large selection trucks, SUV’s, rent safety. 306-435-7892, Moosomin, SK. vans, lots of trucks, 1/2- 3 tons. Call with your needs 306-821-0260, Lloydminster, USED SCHOOL BUSES: many units to SK. Email junkman.2010@hotmail.com choose from, 20 to 72 passenger. For more info go to www.rillingbus.com or call We ship anywhere! 306-783-6745 or 306-533-4920. WRECKING 1993 Dodge Cummins, 4x4, 2006 FORD F450, 4x2, 24 passenger bus, new pump, brakes, engine, transfer case d i e s e l e n g i n e i n o p e r a b l e . $ 2 , 0 0 0 . and rearend good. Trans. and body shot. 204-795-9192, Plum Coulee, MB. Sold as unit, $3500 OBO. Abernethy, SK. 306-335-2777, 306-924-4217.

SOUTHSIDE AUTO WRECKERS, WeyWRECKING SEMI-TRUCKS, lots of parts. burn, SK, 306-842-2641. Used car and Call Yellowhead Traders. 306-896-2882, truck parts, light to heavy. We buy scrap Churchbridge, SK. iron and non-ferrous metals.

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BOOKS, CALENDARS and decal sets for Christmas. Calendars such as Classic Tractors (DuPont) $11.95 and accompanying 2012 DVD Made in America $29.95 and many videos in stock; 2012 Steam Engine calendars $11.95; Motorbook calendars, Farmall $14.99; Country Store-Old Iron, Birds and Blooms, Puppies, Churches, Cabin Fever, Kittens, Nascar and many more at $10.99; Some new books are Steam Tractor Encyclopedia, $44.00, Great Photographs of Farm Steam Engines, Modern Earthmoving Machines, Life is a Highway, Roadside Relics, Illustrated Directory of Guns, Illustrated History of Firearms, Oliver Classic Tractors, Classic Farmall Tractors, The Art of the John Deere Tractor and many other tractor, stationery engine and auto books. I and T shop manuals from $29.95 to $38.00. Decal sets for most older tractors and stationery engines. New replacement tractor parts for older tractors. Taxes and postage additional. Haugholm Books, 40372 Mill Road, R R 1, Brucefield, ON NOM 1J0. Phone: 519-522-0248, Fax: 519-522-0138

Lew and Len Duddridge hadn’t planned on entering an occupation that made death their partner. They had dreamed of working as farmers, teachers, bankers, or civil servants, but instead they became wartime pilots.

2009 TIMPTE grain trailer, 41’, ag hoppers, new brakes, drums, exc. cond., new tarp, $ 2 9 , 9 0 0 . C a n d e l i v e r. M B s a f e t y. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 2009 WILSON SUPER B grain trailers, Fresh Sask. safety. Well maintained. Immaculate cond., $81,250. 306-527-4769, Regina, SK. NEW 2012 TANDEM and tri-axle trailers, 2 and 3 hopper, air ride, $25,000 up. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. 2008 NEVILLE TANDEM trailer, new brakes, $20,000. Phone 403-318-9177, Eckville, AB. 2003 DOEPKER SUPER B alum./steel combo, tool box, cat walks, full load, safetied $36,000. Mossleigh AB 403-809-0441. 2008 LODE-KING TRIDEM bulker, two hopper $39,000 OBO. Call 780-876-0634, Debolt, AB. 2008 DOEPKER TRI-AXLE, extra lights, chrome half fenders, alum. rims, exc. cond. $39,500. 306-748-2877, Killaly, SK. 2009 LODE-KING, AHE, 265,000 kms, powder coated steel, 24.5 w/75% rubber, nice shape, asking $73,000; 2009 Lode-King Prestige, 264,000 kms, alum., 24.5 w/70% rubber, nice cond., asking $69,000. Can email photos. Poor crops, no grain to haul. Would consider end dumps on trade. Call Dallas 306-740-8710 or Clayton 306-740-8704, Gerald, SK.

2007 CASTLETON SUPER B, exc. rubber; 2010 Castleton Super B, new rubber. No 2009 DOEPKER SUPER B, alum. wheels fertilizer. 204-734-8355, Swan River, MB. and slopes, $79,500. 780-928-2678 or 1998 DOEPKER SUPER B’s, good condition, 780-841-4505. La Crete, AB. air ride, safetied, $23,000. 204-526-5274, 2000 DOEPKER SUPER B grain trailers, Swan Lake, MB. 24.5 tires, dual cranks, air ride, good cond, 1997 DOEPKER SUPER B, all aluminum. $45,000. 403-647-7391, Foremost, AB. Good shape with safety, $32,500. Tre2005 ADVANCE SUPER B, good shape, herne, MB. 204-526-7680. low miles; 2005 Lode King Super B, low 2008 DOEPKER Super B Bulker, avail. m i l e s , e x c e l l e n t c o n d i t i o n . C a l l mid December, great shape. Also in stock, 306-536-0890, Yellow Grass, SK. 2012 Super B grain trailers; 2012 Doepker 2008 DOEPKER SUPER B, steel open Super B flats and drop decks w/beavertail end tool box, cat walks, full load, lift axles flip ramps in stock. Many more used and safetied, $75,000. Phone 403-809-0441 new 2012 trailers arriving daily, many colors to choose from. 1-800-665-6317 More Mossleigh, AB. details avail. at www.macarthurtruck.com 2003 DOEPKER 45’ tridem, 80” sides, open front slope, extra hopper at back, shedded, NEW WILSON SUPER B and tandem 38’; Coming in- New Doepker Super B; Used no rust. 250-787-7383, Charlie Lake, BC. Wilson tridem; 2007 Doepker Super B’s, air 2008 WILSON ALUMINUM, tandem axle, ride; 2004 and 1990 tandem grain trailers; 41’, Sherlock tarp, anti lock brakes, tires Tandem and S/A converter, drop hitch, and brakes 90%. $35,000. 780-336-5555, cert.; Tandem axle pony pups, BH&T. Viking, AB. Phone 306-356-4550, Dodsland, SK. DL# 2009 TIMPTE FULL alum. Super B grain 905231, www.rbisk.ca trailers, fully loaded w/24.5 rubber, LED lights and full stainless fenders, under 2005 DOEPKER TRI-AXLE, air ride, 3 hop20,000 kms, exc. cond, like new. $82,500. per, Michael’s tarp, excellent condition. $40,000. 780-336-5555, Viking, AB. Rick or Jeff 306-322-4569, Rose Valley, SK

WANTED: 1966 and older Canada and US silver coins. Phone 306-931-8478.

NEW TRI-AXLE TWO hopper Cornhusker all aluminum empty weight 11,000 lbs. 46’, 102” wide, air ride, 77” sides. Cash Clear-out, $45,500. Yellowhead Sales, 306-783-2899, Yorkton, SK.

NEW 2011 DODGE CHARGER SXT, 290 HP and 39 mpg, now $29,999, buy for $0 SANDBLAST AND PAINT your grain traildown, $175 bi-weekly. www.thoens.com ers, boxes, flatdecks and more. We use in1-800-667-4414, Wynyard, SK. dustrial undercoat and paint. Can zinc coat for added rust protection. Quality workmanship guaranteed. Prairie Sandblasting and Painting, 306-744-7930, Saltcoats, SK.

1975 Triumph TR6, restored, good shape, $5500 OBO. 306-463-3228, Kindersley, SK.

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1966 FORD GALAXY 7 L, does not have orig. eng., factory AC, factory tinted glass, very restorable, $3200 OBO. 306-669-4508 Richmound, SK.

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WRECKING LATE MODEL TRUCKS: 1/2 tons, 3/4 tons, 1 tons, 4x4’s, vans, SUV’s. Also large selection of Cummins diesel motors, Chevs and Fords as well. Phone Edmonton- 1-800-294-4784, or Calgary1-800-294-0687. We ship anywhere. We have everything, almost. SASK. LARGEST INVENTORY of used heavy truck parts. 3 ton tandem diesel motors and transmissions and differentials for all m a ke s ! C a n A m Tr u c k E x p o r t L t d . , 1-800-938-3323. 2007 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC tractor, 48” flattop sleeper, setback front axle, 18 spd., Super 40 rears w/4-way locks, 4:10 ratio, 80% rubber on aluminum wheels, needs engine, $16,500. Delivery available. 403-638-3934, Sundre, AB.

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36’ TANDEM LODE-KING PRESTIGE, hopper bottom, 2004, exc. cond., extra mud flaps, dual cranks, load lights, open ends, pintle hitch, farm use only, $29,000. 306-776-2394, 306-537-0615, Rouleau, SK 2001 DOEPKER triaxle grain trailer, fresh safety. Phone 306-259-2057, Watrous, SK.

2008 DOEPKER OPEN end, low miles, one owners, $60,000 OBO. Call 780-876-2667, Debolt, AB. 2000 TIMPTE TANDEM, 40’, black, stainless front and back, alum. wheels, tires and brakes- 75%, 2 rows of lights, front lift axle. Call 306-375-7694, Kyle, SK.

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In The Flying Duddridges of Hanley, author Lew Duddridge narrates the story of how he and his brother Len, two brothers from Hanley, SK served with the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. They were the only two of the thirteen young men from this small town who would live to tell their story. This memoir relays the Perfect Gift! Duddridges many flight experiences, $ such as making their first solo flights in a + GST Spitfire aircraft and crash landing a burning Spitfire after a German FW 190 damaged the engine and propeller.

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2010 K en w o rth T-6 00, IS X 500 H P 13 S p d ., S u p er 40’s On ly 495,000 K m As kin g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8 5,000 2009 V o lvo V N L 6 4T, Da y Ca b s Cu m m in s IS X 485 H P,13 S p d ., 46,000 Rea rs 165” W heel Ba s e, Rem o va b le Ro o fF a rin g, Po lis hed Alu m in u m W heels . 2007 Freightlin er Co lu m b ia , S -60 450 H P 13 S p d . 12& 40’s 11r24.5 T ires Alu m in u m Rim s 795,000 K m . . . . $46 ,000

2001 FREIGHTLINER CAT C15, 550 HP, 18 spd. Eaton Fuller trans. Fresh safety, fully loaded and ready to make you some money. Asking price $19,500. Come on down to 401 Albert St. Regina, SK. or call 306-522-7771 for more info. 2004 FREIGHTLINER CORNADO, heavy specs, sleeper damage on one side, $15,000. 780-990-8412, Edmonton, AB. 2004 KENWORTH T800, 475 Cat, 18 spd., 40,000 rears, 180 wheel base, day cab, good condition. $38,000. Contact Mike at 306-690-9975 or Sam 306-631-3093, Moose Jaw, SK. Regin a , S K 1-800-667-0466 2005 IHC 9400, 475 HP ISX, 10 spd.; 2005 S a s ka to o n , S K 1-888-242-7988 IHC 990i, 450 HP ISX, 13 spd; 2005 IHC 9200, southern truck, AutoShift; ISX Cum1995 VOLVO 430/ 470 Detroit, 18 spd., mins. 306-270-6399, Saskatoon, SK. new tires, motor done not long ago, good cond., $12,000. Call Duane 306-747-4435, 2005 IHC 9900i, Cummins ISX (engine out) 10 spd trans, safetied Sept, 2011, of306-961-8817 cell, Shellbrook, SK. fers; 1999 Cummins N14 and 13 spd trans, 1998 MACK and 2000 Mack, 460, 13 spd., $7500; 1984 Kenworth W900, Cat 306B 1 2 x 4 0 , 1 1 0 0 - 2 2 . 5 r u b b e r. C a l l (out), exc. trans and hoist, 16’ dump box, 701-339-2323, Roblin, MB. $6000; 1981 IHC 2500, Cummins 290, 13 14’ dump B&H, (front diff out), $8000; 1999 PETE 379, 13 spd., 200,000 kms on spd, Kenworth W900, Cummins 400, 13 rebuilt motor and trans., 100,000 kms on 1976 w/4000 gal. water tank, $16,500. Call rebuilt diffs., new rad., 90% rubber, spd, Turnbull Excavating Ltd., Estevan, SK. straight, tight and safetied, $25,000. 306-634-7276 ask for Pat. 306-744-8113, Saltcoats, SK. 2005 KENWORTH T2000, 72” bunk, 22.5 2002 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, day rubber, 10 all new, 475 Cummins, 13 spd., cab, C12 Cat, 10 speed, air ride, air cond., 390 gears, all flatdeck gear, white/teal premium, no rust, Calif. truck only and black graphics, $39,900 OBO. Working $34,500. 306-946-8522, Watrous, SK. now. Call Al 306-642-7898, Assiniboia, SK. 2002 STERLING 400 Cat, 9 spd., single alvin0946@yahoo.com axle, only, $14,500. 306-946-8522, Wa- 2006 PETERBILT, 550 Cat engine, introus, SK. cludes phone, CB, fridge, Proheat and bunk heat. Heavy spec, under 800,000 kms. 403-510-0474. Calgary, AB. 2006 W-900 Kenworth, daycab, Cat 500, 18 spd., 46 diffs.; 2005 9900i, 46 diff., 4way lock, 500,000 kms.; 2003 W900L, 500 Cat, recent work orders, very clean; 2005 and 2004 379 Pete’s, Cat motors; 2005 Freightliner Classic, 475 Cat, Eaton AutoShift w/clutch, 46 diff., lockers; 2005 IH 9200, daycab, 430 Cat, 10 spd., 800,000 kms; 2001 Western Star 4964, 500 Cat; 2002 T800 Kenworth, ISM 400, 10 spd.; 2001 Freighliner Columbia, 460 Mercedes engine, 13 spd.; 2001 and 2003 3-2009 M a c k CXU6 31, 445 HP M P8, CH613 Mack’s, 460, 18 spd., Super 40’s; 10 s p A u tos hiftA S 3 3 p ed a l, 12/ 40, 22.5” 1998 FL80 S/A, Cummins diesel, 7 spd., w heels , 3:70 g ea rs , 215” W B. 70” con d o air ride. Dodsland, SK. 306-356-4550. bu n k s , 651,000 – 784,000 k m . . . $49,900 www.rbisk.ca DL #905231. 2009 M a c k CXU6 13, DA Y CA B, 445 HP M P8, 10 s p A u tos hiftA S 3 3 p ed a l, 12/ 40, 22.5” w heels , 3:70 g ea rs , 215” W B. 838,000 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,900 2007 P e te rb ilt 379L, 475 HP Ca tC15, 18 s p , Ca n a d ia n Cla s s in terior, 12/ 40, 22.5” a lloy w heels , 3:55 g ea rs , 244” W B, 70” m id -ris e bu n k , 966,000 k m . $55,000 2007 IH 9900I, 565 HP, Cu m m in s , IS X, 18 s p , 12/ 40, 22.5” a lloy w heels , 3:90 g ea rs , 4-w a y d iff. lock s , 244” W B, 72” m id -ris e bu n k , ha s en g in e w ork d on e, 1,057,000 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,000 2007 Fre ig htlin e r Cla s s ic , 515 HP Detroit, 13 s p , 12/ 40, 22.5” a lloy w heels , 3:73 g ea rs , 244” W B, 64” fla t-top bu n k , 518,017 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 2007 IH 9200Id a y c a b , 435 HP Cu m m in s IS X, 10 s p Ultra s hift, 12/ 40, 22.5” a lloy w heels , 3:55 g ea rs , 165” W B, 271,000 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,900 2007 M a c k Ra w hid e , 460 HP, M a ck , 18 s p , 12/ 40, 24.5” a lloy w heels , 244” W B, m id -ris e bu n k , 3-w a y d iff. lock s , 812,513 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000 2007 M a c k Ra w hid e , 460 HP, M a ck , 18 s p , 12/ 46, 3:73 g ea rs , 238” W B. 24.5” a lloy w heels , 4-w a y lock s , m id -ris e bu n k , 891,395 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,900 2007 IH 9900I, 475 HP IS X Cu m m in s , 18 s p , 12/ 40, 3:90 g ea rs , 24.5” a lloy w heels , 244” W B, 72” m id -ris e bu n k , 1,118,959 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,900 2007 IH 9900I, 475 HP, Ca tC15, 18 s p , 12/ 40, 3:58 g ea rs , 22.5” a lloy w heels , 244” W B, 72” m id -ris e bu n k , 962,332 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,900 2007 IH 9900I, 430 HP, C13 Ca t, Bra n d n ew d rop in m otorin Feb. 2011, 10 s p A u tos hift, 12/ 40, 3:73 g ea rs , 3-w a y d iff lock s , 22.5” a lloy w heels , 240” W B. 72” hig h ris e bu n k w ith 2 bed s . . $44,900 2007 IH 9900I, 475 HP IS X Cu m m in s , 13 s p , 12/ 40, 24.5” a lloy w heels , 3:90 g ea rs , 70” m id -ris e bu n k , 244” W B, 922,144 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 2006 P e te rb ilt 379L, 475 HP Ca t C15, 18 s p , Ca n a d ia n Cla s s in terior, 12/ 40, 22.5” a lloy w heels , 3:55 g ea rs , 244” W B. 70” m id -ris e bu n k , 1,201,000 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000 2006 IH 9400I, 475 HP Cu m m in s IS X, 13 s p , 12/ 40, 24.5” a lloy w heels , 3:90 g ea rs , 236” W B. 72” m id -ris e bu n k , 1,191,000 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 2005 Ke n w orth T800, 475 HP Cu m m in s IS X, 10 s p , 12/ 40, 22.5” a lloy w heels , 244” W B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 2005 Fre ig htlin e r Colu m b ia D a y Ca b , 445 HP Detroit, 10 s p , A u tos hift, 3 p ed a l, 12/ 40, 22.5 a lloy w heels , 230” W B, 1,307,580 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26 ,000 2003 IH 7400, 260 HP DT466, 10 s p , 16,000 lbs . fron t, 40,000 lbs . rea r, 224” W B, 4:11 g ea rs , d ou ble fra m e, 254,149 k m , w ith W a lin g a g ra in box w ith PTO blow er, a n d hois t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 2000 V olvo 6 10, 460 HP Cu m m in s N14, 13 s p , 12/ 40, 3:70 g ea rs , 22.5” a lloy w heels , 1,258,000 k m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 d lr# 0122

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TO BE MOVED: HIP roofed barn loft, 30’x48’ by approx. 28’ high. Painted, recent metal roofing, 4’ side walls. For more info. F I S H I N G R E S O RT / AG R I TO U R I S M PROJECT. BC interior along the Fraser 306-462-4437 or 306-457-7982, Kisby, SK. River. World Class sturgeon and salmon MUST SELL! NEW, never constructed, fishing. Hunting, gold panning, horseback TORO steel straight wall steel building. riding. Ideal climate for grapes, hops, or 32’Wx60’Lx18’H with 16’x14’ overhead gar- olives. 3-1/2 hrs from Vancouver. Invesage door opening. Incl. 6 skylights and tors wanted. Serious inquires only. Email blue prints w/pkg. Reduced from $29,500; fishingdinosaurs@gmail.com Now $27,500. Jan Martin 306-374-2733 1981 FORD CEMENT TRUCK, Detroit, 239 work or 306-260-9560 cell, Saskatoon, SK. HP, HD dsl. eng., 13 spd. trans., HD front Vie w S a s ka tch e w a n Bus in e s s e s and rear ends, exc. running cond., really fo r S a le a t good shape. Asking $28,500. Simmie, SK. Phone 306-741-2204. w w w .you rb rid g e p oin t.c a 210’Lx75’Wx40’H coverall type shelter, SURPLUS GOVERNMENT TRUCKS and dismantled because it was on leased propAu t o Bo d y & Tire S ho p – Po n te ix equipment. 3/4 ton-5 ton, cab and chas- erty. Strong galvanized truss rib construcsis, service trucks, bucket trucks, etc. ARE tion c/w end wall materials. Complete Oil Le a s e S ite C o n s tru c tio n C o m pa n y and Range Rider canopies and service package priced at half of replacement cost Re s ta u ra n t& M ic ro b re w e ry – Un ity caps. www.northtownmotors.com - $80,000. Trevor 780-235-5444, SherSaskatoon, SK., 306-668-2020 DL#90871. wood Park, AB. Co n ta ctTra vis K ellett, Bro k er a t 1999 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Laredo. 236,000 kms., 4x4, A/T/C, power windows/doors, remote start, keyless entry, new tires, good condition, $5000 firm. Call Theo at 306-342-4685, Glenbush, SK. JEEP LIBERTY 2007, 3.7L, 6 cyl. auto 4x4, 102,000 kms, loaded, new tires, excellent, $14,000 OBO. 306-373-8141 Saskatoon SK

2000 FREIGHTLINER 28’ flat deck tandem truck, Cat diesel, 8 spd., air ride, AC, no rust, California truck, 157,000 miles, $28,500. 306-946-8522, Watrous, SK.

2008 GMC UPLANDER 7 pass. van, V6, 55,000 kms, warranty, excellent cond., $12,500. 306-334-2216, Balcarres, SK. NEW 2011 DODGE Grand Caravan SXT plus, full Stow ‘N Go, rear air, alloys, bluetooth. $24,955, $0 down, $151 bi-weekly. Wynyard, SK. Phone 1-800-667-4414 www.thoens.com

RETIREMENT SALE: Available June 2012! Ready for production. Approximately 100 beehives in good equipment, a limited number of nucs, Approx. 350 full depth supers with white comb, 50 frame Maxant extractor, wax melter, Ford F-250 4x4 Super Duty w/hyd tailgate, etc. Contact Larry Richardson 306-374-8130, Saskatoon, SK. Email: beez@sasktel.net BUYING ALL GRADES of bees wax; Also offering rendering service. Hilbert Honey Co. Ltd. Phone 306-682-3717, Humboldt, SK.

2007 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC, 515 Detroit, 3-way lockers, 70” mid-roof, 24.5 rubber, 770,000 kms, asking $58,000. Call USED 3” OR 3-3/4” Beaver blocks for sale. Phone 306-728-8525 or 306-728-5835, Dave 306-536-0548, Rouleau, SK. Melville, SK. WANTED: USED BEE stripper machine, preferably dual pneumatic. 306-728-8525 or 306-728-5835, Melville, SK. 2007 WESTERN STAR, 515 Detroit, 18 spd, 46 rears, 72 in bunk, fridge, herd moose bumper, 4” T&E crude oil pump, under 600 kms, fresh safety, ready for work. $65,000. 306-648-2937, Gravelbourg, SK. LOGGER 2000 KENWORTH W900 day cab, rebuilt 550 Cummins, 18 spd., 50,000 rear ends, new Bridgestone tires, logger headache rack; 2005 Lorne’s B train, 9’6” wide, air ride, alum. wheels, short wood, ready to go. 306-865-4166, Hudson Bay, SK. REPOSSESSED 2009 Freightliner Cascadia, DD15, 560 HP, 18 spd., 12/46, full lockers, only 343,000 kms, lots of warranty left and financing available. 306-242-2282, photos www.saskwestfinancial.com Saskatoon, SK

WILL DO STYRO block cocoon removal. Maurice Wildeman 306-365-4395, 306-365-7802, Lanigan, SK.

USED BELTING, 12” to 84” wide for feeders and conveyors, lots of 30” 1-1/8” thick for lowbeds in stock. Ph Dave, Wainwright, AB, 780-842-2491 eves/weekends. USED CONVEYOR BELT, various lengths. 306-896-2894 evenings, 306-896-2845, Churchbridge, SK. NEW SHIPMENT OF used belting, various lengths and widths to 70” wide. 306-933-9877, Saskatoon, SK.

“SECRETS OF A UKRAINIAN BABA” Memories from Paynton and Cactus Lake by Naden Bochar Hewko. Soft cover, 159 pages plus few photos. Cheque or money order $20. Box 851, Macklin, SK S0L 2C0. 1985 KENWORTH W900 3406B. Cat eng., new motor (3 years ago), rear axle DS480P, 8 spd., fresh safety. Ready to make you some money. Come on down to 401 Albert St. Regina, SK. or call Dezi Jones at 306-522-7771. ROUGH LUMBER: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 1” 1993 IHC NAVISTAR feed truck, 43,000 boards, windbreak slabs, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, kms, IHC 466 eng, auto. trans, new recap 10x10, all in stock. Custom sizes on order. tires c/w 2002 Knight 3050 feed box, com- Log siding, cove siding, lap siding, shiplap, mercial grade heavy augers, hyd. slide un- 1” and 2” tongue and groove. V&R Sawing, load gate, scales both sides read out as 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK. well in the cab, 500 cu. ft. mixing capacity, LOG CABIN LOGS, cedar and pine siding 10,000 lb. rolled grain. Excellent condition! and tongue and groove. Fir flooring and Always stored inside! $42,000. Call Jordan beams. Special orders. Rouck Bros., Lumby anytime 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. BC, 1-800-960-3388, www.rouckbros.com 2003 KENWORTH W900, 475 Cat, 46’s, QUALITY DIMENSIONAL HARDWOOD double lockers, 20 fronts, 38,000 kms, lumber, quarter cut Oak, Elm, Black Walc/w 18 ton National crane w/remotes, nut, Hickory, Edge Grain Fir, quarter cut $79,500. Phone 250-547-8993, Lumby BC. Cherry. Limited quantity. Inventory at 1980 MACK with 600 McKee spreader. 5 1 1 - 3 r d S t r e e t , D a v i d s o n , S K . 403-318-7589 (AB cell.) Contact 780-753-0353, Kirriemuir, AB. PINE AND POPLAR: 1” and 2” V-joint, shipTWO 2005 GRAVEL TRUCKS and PUPS, lap, log siding, etc. Phone 306-862-5088, low mileage. 306-536-5055, Regina, SK. Nipawin, SK. 1998 FREIGHTLINER FL80 tandem gravel asphalt truck, 3106 Cat engine, Allison automatic, 4 year old B&H w/tarp. All receipts available for work done. Truck runs CONTINUOUS METAL ROOFING, no exand works exc. every day. Has air, stereo, posed screws to leak or metal overlaps. 440,000 kms, tranny done in 2009. Reason Ideal for lower slope roofs, rinks, churchfor selling buying truck w/pup. Don’t miss es, pig barns, commercial, arch rib buildout at $27,500. Will take 1/2 ton on trade. ing and residential roofing. For info. call 306-435-8008, Wapella, SK Ph Wilf 306-527-1325 anytime, Regina, SK

(306 ) 220-08 00 o r em a il in fo @ yo u rb rid gepo in t.ca PRIVE BUILDING MOVERS Ltd.! Bonded, licensed for SK. and AB. Fully insured. Moving all types and sizes of buildings. Call Andy 306-625-3827, Ponteix, SK. www.privebuildingmovers.com

TWIN TANK INDUSTRIAL SERIES air compressor, HD5510TH, 5.5 Honda, GX160 11.9 CFM at 100 PSI. New w/1yr. warranty, $1200. 306-842-2157, 306-891-3039 Weyburn, SK.

WILL CUSTOM FEED approx. 150 bred cows for 2011-2012 winter. Will not calve out. 780-698-3945, Thorhild, AB.

CUSTOM HAY HAULING Sask Valley Farm Ltd. can haul your hay for you! We haul 34 round bales, on a 53’ stepdeck trailer. Competitive rates. 306-931-3268, Saskatoon, SK. ROUND BALE PICKING and hauling, load and unload. 306-974-3314, Saskatoon, SK.

TAYLOR’S TUB GRINDING, running an H1100 E haybuster. Simpson, SK. Call Dean 306-963-2264 or 306-946-8530 cell.

BOOMING BUSINESS in Assiniboia, SK. 3000 sq. ft. car/truck wash with water vending. Completely upgraded and renoGOVERNMENT GRANTS, LOANS for new vated. Low maintenance. $650,000 OBO. C U S TO M G R AV E L C R U S H I N G a n d and existing farms and businesses. 306-640-8569. screening, jaw, cone and two triple deck 1-800-226-7016 ext. 10. WILDERNESS FISHING AND outfitting screens. Minimum 25,000 yds. for crushPROSPEROUS APPLIANCE BUSINESS camp on the shores of Sandy Lake, on the ing, will screen any amount within reason. for sale. Specializing in used, major appli- great Churchill River system. Just 20 min- 306-961-2777, Prince Albert, SK. ances, parts and service. In beautiful Ke- utes North of Pine House accessible by lowna, BC. Established in 1978, current float plane or boat. The camp is set up to EXPLOSIVES CONTRACTOR: Beaver dams, rocks, stumps. Reasonable rates. owner retiring. 250-765-3769 after 6 PM. handle 20 people at a time. It has some of Northwest Demolition, Radisson, SK. TURNKEY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! the best fishing and hunting in this prov- Phone 306-827-2269 or 306-827-7835. New state of the art, 8-bay carwash for ince. 15 boats and a 26’ pontoon boat, 25 sale in thriving Saskatchewan community. black bear tags, 25 white tail deer tags and 4T CONTRACTORS INC. Custom fencLocated on 3 acres with great location on 2 moose tags included. MLS ®417616. For ing, mulching, corral cleaning and highway. Great customer base! Selling due more information and pictures go to our bobcat services. Metal siding and to health concerns. Serious inquiries website: www.remaxofthebattlefords.com roofs. Will do any kind of work. or call Lloyd Ledinski, Re/Max of the Bat- 306-329-4485, 306-222-8197, Asonly please! Call 306-232-4767. quith, SK. fortywhitetails@yahoo.ca tlefords, 306-446-8800 or 306-441-0512. DO YOU HAVE an empty barn and want WANTED: PIVOT BUILDING CREW and to raise ducks? For info. ph 780-450-6103, WELL-ESTABLISHED corral and feed- labourers. Call Phil at 306-858-7351, lot cleaning business for sale in south Lucky Lake, SK. 780-504-5747, Edmonton, AB. central SK. Complete line of well mainALBERTA OPPORTUNITIES! Two country tained equipment and extensive clientele MULCHING - TREES, brush, stumps, etc. hotels, approx. 50 minutes from Calgary. l i s t . S e r i o u s i n q u i r i e s o n l y t o 12 years of enviro friendly mulching. Visit Rooms, bar, VLT’s, recent renos. Manager’s 306-484-4444, Govan, SK. www.maverickconstruction.ca suite in both. Priced at $250,000 and $300,000; 51 unit motel, Brooks, AB. Over L1S SEISMIC DRILL for sale. 2000 Bom- NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, $700,000 in renos. $1.6M; Pincher Creek: bardier, muskeg carrier w/7’ rapid drill, payloader, Bobcat w/rubber tracks, verti14 room motel with Manager’s residence, hydro 6 cyl. Cummins, 5600 hrs., very cal beater spreaders. Custom fencing. $625,000. Lori Green, Realty Executives good. 306-256-3510 or 306-233-7348, 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK. Partners 403-804-3002, Airdrie, AB Cudworth, SK. BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective www.jrjackreeves.com way to clear land. Four season service, competitive rates, multiple units. Borysiuk COMMERCIAL SIGN BUSINESS for sale Contracting, 306-960-3804, Prince Alserving southern Sask. CSA approved sign bert, SK. www.borysiukcontracting.ca manufacturer. Installation and service provider for various national and local busiREGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’ nesses. Includes inventory, customer list, $1800; 160x60x14’ $2600; 180x60x14’ trucks and equipment. $389,000. Building $3000; 200x60x14’ $3400. Saskatoon, SK, available for lease. Serious inquiries only. 306-653-3473, 306-222-8054. Email signbiz4sale@hotmail.ca or fax 306-525-3533, Regina, SK. OWN YOUR OWN Business. 56 yr old leader in health and wellness industry looking for online trainers. Flexible hrs, work from home. www.123excelyourlife.com ON HAND: 19 skidsteers, 12 backhoes, 9 WHITETAIL HUNTING CAMP Meadow telescopic lifts, 17 loaders, 2 crawlers, 3 E L E VATO R , B R A DW E L L , S K . Grain Lake, SK, 33 tags on 1.5 acres. Has pro- excavators, 1 grader, 2 Ditch Witches. cleaning, drying, and storage facility with duced record bucks over past 10 yrs. Website: www.kmksales.com or phone established customer base, on CN main- Lodge has 3 full baths, 4 bdrms plus loft 306-231-8111, Humboldt, SK. line. Serious inquiries only. 306-492-4743. and basement, sleeps 8+. Incl. 24’x48’ deshop. Price $550,000. For more WANTED: TRANSMISSION and a door for TRUCKERS, SERVICE OPERATORS, tached on tags and hunting area call Steve at a 6 2 1 C a s e l o a d e r. C a l l D e a n , 4500 sq. ft. shop with all the features that info For info on the lodge/ 780-639-2458, Cold Lake, AB. are needed for the business. Offices, 306-240-7771. 2005 JCB 535-125 telehandler, 1640 4-post A-frame hoist, large overhead elec. camp contact Tony at 306-997-4920. door, air compressor, welder, numerous WELL ESTABLISHED BUTCHER SHOP hrs., 8000 lbs to 40’ max lift height, 4x4, 4 other items for a business. Located at in the thriving community/city of Yorkton, wheel selectable steering, powershift L e a s k , S K . , $ 1 4 5 , 0 0 0 . D e l R u e , SK. Sale includes 7 city lots, 3100 sq. ft. trans., front stabilizers, aux. hyd., full cab w/heat, very nice! $61,900. Call Jordan 306-242-8221, Royal LePage Saskatoon SK meat shop, all equip. and 20x40’ garage. anytime 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. INVESTMENT $300,000, in Saskatoon. Must sell due to health. Serious inquiries o n l y. C a l l B i l l 3 0 6 - 7 8 3 - 5 5 1 2 o r 1979 INT. TD SERIES E crawler, canopy, 15% return. Call Pat 306-221-7285. recent work done on it, good condition. 306-782-8876 or sabremeats@gmail.com 306-744-2256, Saltcoats, SK. WELDING, General Repair, Fabricating Shop. Servicing a large area, wholesale 1996 CAT 416B loader/backhoe, 8892 distributor, all equipment included, 6944 hrs., 4x4, extend-a-hoe, full cab w/heat, s q . f t . b u i l d i n g . E x c e l l e n t vo l u m e , 24” digging bucket, excellent condition. $159,000. Also 1180 sq. ft. home in vg $27,000. Call Jordan anytime shape, $137,000 in Marcelin, SK. Del Rue, 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. 306-242-8221, Royal LePage Saskatoon SK 5 SKIDSTEERS PRICED from $6000 and MARKINCH BAR AND GRILL with off FARMERS NEED FINANCIAL HELP? Go to: up; 5 2 WD loaders priced from $5500 and sale, 30 mins. north of Regina, SK. Sales: www.bobstocks.ca or call 306-757-1997. up; 10 4 WD loaders, 1-1/2 to 5 yard; 4 $275,000. Asking $135,000. Vendor will fi- Regina, SK. tree chippers, $2900 and up; Large stock nance 2/3 with 1/3 down at 0% interest. of snow buckets and blades; 20 generators Glenn 306-726-2203 or 306-726-8080. from 3.5 KW to 193 KW; Buckets, rakes and rippers for excavators; 15 rakes for MEAT SHOP FOR SALE: Very busy custom cutting, sausage making meat shop. NEED A LOAN? Own farmland? Bank says crawlers and loaders; Cat D7E 4 yd. 7S Call 306-441-7569 or 306-445-6652 for n o ? I f y e s t o a b o v e t h r e e c a l l dozer, powershift, new rails; Fiat HD16B rebuilt trans., new rails; Special low prices more information. Battleford, SK. 1-866-405-1228, Calgary, AB. on new parts; 30 forklifts from 1 to 10 ton; JD 401B backhoe loader; Hundreds of hyd. MANUFACTURING BUSINESS welding and light fabricating. Unique patented DEBTS, BILLS AND charge accounts too cylinders and large selection of new and high? Need to resolve prior to spring? Call used construction tires; 10 scissor lifts product. Mainly agricultural. Owned for 26 years, still room for growth. Markets in us to develop a professional mediation from $1200 and up; 5 4 WD holder and Canada and USA. $195,000 plus inventory plan, resolution plan or restructuring plan. trackless units w/blades and blowers; 7 3 HP snowblowers; Cub cadets tractors at cost. 50x70’ shop on 157’x370’ lot, Call toll free 1-888-577-2020. $295,000. Retiring. North Battleford, SK. FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. with snowblowers; Salvage of all types; 2 yards over 50 acres. Check out our website 306-446-4462, prairiepines@yahoo.com Management Group for all your borrowing at cambrianequipmentsales.ca. Winnipeg, THRIVING LUMBER AND HARDWARE busi- and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, MB. 204-667-2867, Fax: 204-667-2932. ness, situated on prime property, 5 1/2 Regina, SK. SNOW GROOMER Marcel 10’ wide Maslots with 5400 sq.ft. sales building. Great sey 396 tractor w/tracks, 3082 hrs., business opportunity. Does not have to be $25,000. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. a lumber yard. In the heart of Lake Country. In business for 50 years. Time to go. SCRAPERS FOR SALE, Cat, LaPlante, Allis, Call Roland at 306-883-2072 or BANDSAW BLADES: wood, metal, meat, LeTourneau, converted to hyd., will also do 306-984-2040 evenings, Spiritwood, SK. custom made. Steelmet Supply, Saska- custom conversions. Looking for cable scrapers. Call toll free 1-866-602-4093. HOTELS, MOTELS, $250,000- $2,500,000. toon, 1-800-667-3046. Investment land north of Saskatoon on 4 CAT 910 LOADER, c/w bucket, 3rd valve, lane highway; Large building on #16 high- MEAT SHOP FOR SALE: Very busy cus- approx. 1982; Heavy tractor or skidder tire way, Wynyard; Restaurants. Contact: Brian tom cutting, sausage making meat shop. chains; D8 rail, 24” severe service pads like Tiefenbach, 306-536-3269, 306-525-3344, Call 306-441-7569 or 306-445-6652 for new. 306-398-2559, Cut Knife, SK. more information. Battleford, SK. NAI Commercial Real Estate (Sask) Ltd. 2004 JD 544J wheel loader, 5690 hrs., SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE with atfull CAH, hyd. quick attach bucket, 20.5x25 tractive ROI. Holistic management practitires 70%, excellent shape. $89,000. Call tioners seek investors in large scale, natuJordan anytime 403-627-9300, Pincher ral, grass-based operation. Creating Creek, AB. delicious, nutrient dense food. Minimum FARM CHEMICAL/ SEED COMPLAINTS $50,000 investment. Various investment We also specialize in: Crop insurance ap- N E W 1 0 ’ A N D 1 2 ’ B I G D O G B OX peals; Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; SCRAPER heavy duty, tilt, 24’’ high back, structures considered. 306-724-4451, SK. Custom operator issues; Equipment mal- 42’’ available in both widths for up to 5 yd. PROFITABLE GRAVEL Truck Operation function. Qualified Agrologist on staff. Call heap capacity. Starting at $3500. Larger in Regina, SK. Newer equipment. Nice fa- Back-Track Investigations for assistance sizes up to 20’ also avail. Call for pricing. Phone 204-871-1175, MacGregor, MB. cilities. Retiring. $225,000. 306-536-5055. regarding compensation, 1-866-882-4779.

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18â&#x20AC;&#x2122; DECK WITH Hiab picker plus PTO CAT HYD. EXCAVATOR 322-BL, hyd. p l u s p u m p . $ 4 9 0 0 . 3 0 6 - 2 3 1 - 8 1 1 1 , thumb, 60â&#x20AC;? cleanup bucket, 42â&#x20AC;? dig bucket, Humboldt, SK. Cat walk. 780-307-5948, Morinville, AB. RIPPER TO FIT Champion grader, $3600. CAT D9H, S/N 90V05973 w/cab, ripper, Danny Spence, Speers, SK. 306-246-4632. angle dozer, $77,500; 1987 10 man camp, 2 side by side, 12x54â&#x20AC;&#x2122; units, $27,000; 125 CAT D8K hyd. angle dozer, sweeps and KW genset, S/N 4B13394, w/Cat 3303 eng canopy, 80% UC. 780-307-5948, Morin- $19,500; 2500 gal. heated water shack ville, AB. $17,500. Rod 780-918-1499, Leduc, AB. RIPPER TO FIT D7G, $5500. Danny Spence D6C w/canopy and blade; 945 Leibherr 306-246-4632. Speers, SK. trachoe, $14,000; 840 Allis loader, $9000; 2006 KOMATSU WA320-5 loader, 720 Clean-out and wrisp-a-twist buckets. original hours, 3.5 yd pin on bucket, ride 204-352-4306, Glenella, MB . control and diff. locks; 1998 John Deere RIPPER SHANKS with new ripper teeth, 544H, 10,000 hours, 2.5 yd pin on bucket, complete torque, complete steering auto lube system and weight scales with clutches, main hyd. cyl., all components to printer; IMAC pipe grapples, two sets fit Komatsu D85-18 and 21. 306-463-7332, a v a i l a b l e . P h o n e J e r r y R y a n a t Kindersley, SK. 780-915-5426, St. Albert, AB.

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GOOD RUNNING USED ENGINES: 8.3 Cummins w/wo trans; LTA10 Cummins 2000 BOBCAT 863G w/cab, $14,500. w/wo trans; 6V92T DD w/wo trans. Bill Phone Danny Spence, 306-246-4632, 604-541-8799, 604-219-1444, Surrey, BC. Speers, SK. USED, REBUILT or NEW engines. Spe1845 CASE SKIDSTEER, good running cializing in Cummins, have all makes, large condition, $10,000 or trades. Yorkton, SK. inventory of parts, repowering is our spePhone 306-728-8345 or 306-786-7991. cialty. 1-877-557-3797, Ponoka, AB. 1999 CASE 9045B excavator with thumb and two buckets, good condition, $48,000. 306-921-7838, St. Brieux, SK.

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BEHLEN STEEL BUILDINGS, quonsets, convex and rigid frame straight walls, grain tanks, metal cladding, farm - commercial. Construction and concrete crews. Guaranteed workmanship. Call your Saskatoon and northwest Behlen Distributor, Janzen Steel Buildings, 306-242-7767, Osler, SK. AFAB INDUSTRIES POST frame buildings. For the customer that prefers quality. 1-888-816-AFAB (2322), Rocanville, SK.

THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY of Brock No. 64 had the following equipment for sale by tender: 2005 Volvo 740B Motor Grader, 8952 hrs, includes a Volvo snow wing and Midmount Scarfier. Tenders to be received by 4:00 PM on Friday December 9, Highest tender not necessarily acWANTED: D6D CAT, must have a winch. 2011. For more information contact the Or a John Deere, same size, with winch as- cepted. R.M. office at 306-462-2010. R.M. of Brock well. 306-845-3312, 306-845-8130 (cell), No. 64, Box 247, Kisby, SK, S0L 1L0. Livelong, SK. Email: rm64@signaldirect.ca 2006 CASE 580SM, 4x4, extend-a-hoe, A/C, 2300 hrs., excellent condition. 2011 D6TLGP, 1200 hrs., MS ripper, 6-way blade, call for price 815-239-2309, 306-220-9535, Saskatoon, SK. Many more to choose from, Pecatonica, IL

2003 D85E21 KOMATSU, twin tilts, bush FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL equipped, cab/air/heater, ripper, 3590 hrs motor sales, service and parts. Also sale mint cond. 306-272-4382, Foam Lake, SK. of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of generators, phase converters, etc. ROME PLOW AND KELLO DISC blades pumps, Motor Rewinding 1984 Ltd., 306and bearings, 24â&#x20AC;? to 42â&#x20AC;? notched disc Tisdale 873-2881, 306-873-4788, 1005A- 111 blades. www.kelloughenterprises.com Ave., Tisdale,fax SK. www.tismtrrewind.com 1-888-500-2646, Red Deer, AB.

JD 650 WIDE PAD 6 way dozer, ripper. PHASE CONVERTERS, RUN 220V 3 phase motors, on single phase. 204-800-1859, 780-307-5948, Morinville, AB. Winnipeg, MB. CLIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S USED CRAWLER PARTS. Some o l d e r C at s , I H a n d A l l i s C h a l m e r s . JCB LOADER BACKHOE, extend-a-hoe, 780-755-2295, Edgerton, AB. good condition. $20,000. 780-307-5948, 1988 EX200 HITACHI excavator w/42â&#x20AC;? Morinville, AB. b u c ke t , $ 2 2 , 0 0 0 O B O. P h o n e H e r b ROTARY PHASE CONVERTERS, provides instant 3 phase power. Lowest prices guar1988 EX200 HITACHI excavator. $22,000. 204-236-4684, Birch River, MB. anteed. Ideal for industrial and agricultural Phone: Herb 204-236-4684, Birch River, CHAMPION GRADER PARTS, Model applications, certified equipment, full warMB. D600 to 760, 1972 to 1986, engines, trans, ranty. 1-866-676-6686. COMPLETE CRUSHING OPERATION for hyd. pumps, etc. Call Wes 306-682-3367 sale. Includes jaw, cone, conveyors and leave message, Humboldt, SK. screener. 306-821-6044, Lloydminster, SK. 2008 JCB 550-170 telehandler, 640 hrs., 2001 JD 310G turbo loader/backhoe, 10,000 lbs to 55â&#x20AC;&#x2122; max lift height, 4x4, 4 3104 hrs., 4x4, extend-a-hoe, powershift wheel selectable steering, powershift trans., ride control, full cab w/heat, 24â&#x20AC;? trans., front stabilizers, aux. hyd., hyd. tilt digging bucket, very nice! $39,000. Call carriage, full cab w/heat. Like new! Jordan anytime 403-627-9300. Pincher $ 1 0 9 , 0 0 0 . C a l l J o r d a n a n y t i m e Creek, AB. 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. D8K C/W CAB and ripper, $31,700 plus HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS 10 to 25 taxes. 306-668-2020, Saskatoon, SK. yards, excellent condition; Loader and www.northtownmotors.com s c r a p e r t i r e s , c u s t o m c o nv e r s i o n s 2004 NH loader backhoe; Hitachi EX 200LC available; Looking for Cat cable scrapers. track excavator; 2008 NH L17 skidsteer Quick Drain Sales Ltd., Muenster, SK. w/72â&#x20AC;? bucket. 780-361-7322 Edmonton 306-231-7318 or 306-682-4520. AB. 2007 JD 410G loader/backhoe, 92 HP CAT 970F 1994 6 yd, 18,000 hrs, $83,000 turbo, 1398 hrs., 4x4, extend-a-hoe, powVOLVO G740, 2002, 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; moldboard, 17.5 ershift trans., full cab w/heat, 24â&#x20AC;? digging tires- 70%, front quick attach, 8700 hrs., bucket, very nice!. $69,000. Call Jordan anytime 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. $87,000. Ph. 403-291-1010 Calgary, AB. ROAD GRADERS CONVERTED to pull behind large 4 WD tractors, 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; blade widths available. Call C.W. Enterprises, 306-682-3367, 306-231-8358, Humboldt, SK, www.cwenterprises.ca 1972 TAYLOR W-30-W0M forklift, 30,000 lb. capacity, mast type 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, lift height 188â&#x20AC;?, 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; carriage width, 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; forks, Detroit diesel, 4700 hrs. Unit is fully operational and can be tested at any time. $25,000. 306-483-5055, Oxbow, SK. D4D SIDE BOOM with Midwestern draworks, good condition. $15,000; 2006 F350 XLT, super cab, 4x4 diesel, auto, dual wheels, cab and chassis, 155,000 kms, new batteries and windshield, $13,000; Midwestern draworks to fit 450 or 550 crawler, like new condition, $3500. 403-793-3193, Duchess, AB.

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NEW HEAVY DUTY V-DITCHERS now 950 CAT WHEEL LOADER, 1966, bucket, available. Quick Drain Sales, 306-682-4520 recent work order sleeves, pistons, bearing or cell 306-231-7318, Muenster, SK. and heads, 20.5x25 tires, $21,000; 853 2006 D-6-R CAT Series II LGP, less than Bobcat, bucket, vg, 12x16.5 tires, recent 1000 hrs. on UC, quad rails, S-dozer w/tilt, reman engine, $12,500; 3 621 Cat mo- cab and canopy, new paint, 6670 hrs., torscrapers, 23H Series, canopy, $25,000 $170,000; 1997 D-6-MXL 6-way dozer, each; 1975 Willock tandem axle drop cab, canopy w/3 tine ripper, new tracks, Low-Boy, WB suspension, 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; neck, 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $85,000. 204-871-0925, MacGregor, MB. deck, 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6â&#x20AC;? beavertail, safetied, $18,500; 1996 Fruehauf lowbed, safetied, 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x18â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2001 D6RXW angle dozer, twin tilts, double drop deck, 30 ton, near new sweeps, A/C, new undercarriage, 8500 255x70R22.5 tires, beavertail, $13,500. hrs., major work orders on engine, exc. 204-795-9192, Plum Coulee, AB. cond. Phone 204-937-7417, Roblin, MB.

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PARKLAND FARM EQUIPMENT North Battleford, SK 306-445-2427 REDVERS AGR. & SUPPLY LTD. 306-452-3444 ROBERTSON IMPLEMENTS (1988) LTD. Shaunavon, SK, 306-297-4131 Swift Current, SK 306-773-4948 SCHROEDER BROS. Chamberlain, SK 306-638-6305 TWEED FARM EQUIPMENT Devil’s Lake, ND 701-662-7522 Medora, MB 204-665-2260 WHITE AG SALES & SERVICE Whitewood, SK 306-735-2300 AR-MAN EQUIPMENT Vulcan, AB 403-485-6968, 1-866-485-6968 BILL’S FARM SUPPLIES INC. Stettler, AB 403-742-8327 CAOUETTE & SONS IMPLEMENTS St. Paul, AB 780-645-4422 FOSTER’S AGRI-WORLD Beaverlodge, AB 780-354-3622, 1-888-354-3620

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2006 590R, 717 sep. hrs., field ready, exc. shape, $185,000 OBO must sell; 2007 40’ flex header, 540, air reel, $41,000 OBO. 204-632-5334 or 204-981-4291, leave message, Winnipeg, MB. BUY NEW PU REEL GET $1000 in-store credit. For MF, CCIL, IH 4000/5000 or Hesston swathers starting at $4800. Promo good up to January 15, 2012. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

1987 NH 358 mixmill, exc. cond., asking $6000. St. Peter’s Abbey Farm, Muenster, SK. 306-682-1789, 306-231-7040.

2000 LEXION 450, 1969 hrs., yield and moisture, reel spd., fore/aft, spreader, $35,800. Trades welcome, financing available. 1-800-667-4515. See video at: www.combineworld.com

BALE WAGON 12 ton self-unloading c/w McKee stack and move. Call Ron 306-384-4512, Saskatoon, SK.

2008 CR9070 785/1103 hrs, yield moniHIGHLINE 6600 processor, asking $3800. tor, fine cut chopper, chaff spreader, 4 speed hydro, bin extension, headers 780-679-4811, Bashaw, AB. available. $169,000. Trades welcome, financing available. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 2009 NH CR 9070, 564 sep. hrs., AutoSteer, auto header height w/lateral tilt. Draper head, flex head and PU head also 2008 8010, duals, hopper topper, heavy avail. $253,000. 306-722-7644 Fillmore SK concaves, fine cut chopper, full AutoSteer 2007 CR9070, 20.8x42 duals, loaded, 360 GPS, long auger, 695 sep. hrs, 14’ Swath- threshing hrs; 2000 SP36 HoneyBee draper master PU. 204-851-1856, Reston, MB. header, gauge wheels, hyd. fore/aft, split CASE/IH COMBINES and other makes r e e l , s t e e l t e e t h . A r c h E q u i p m e n t , and models. Call the combine superstore. 306-867-7252, Outlook, SK. Trades welcome, delivery can be arranged. 2008 CR 9070, Swathmaster, yield and Call Gord 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB. moisture, Redekop, field tracker. Hergott Farm Equipment, your Case/IH Dealer, 2006 8010 AFX, 1084 sep. hrs., 2016 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK. header, Hopper Topper, fine cut chopper, upgrades, long auger, extra concaves for 1995 TX66, 2500 hrs., new rubber, shedcanola, large rear tires, Pro 600, yield and d e d , m a n y n e w p a r t s , $ 2 7 , 0 0 0 . moisture. 403-638-0660, Madden, AB. 306-647-2459, 306-641-7759,Theodore SK

2009 CASE IH 8120, exc. cond., 332 rotor hrs., chopper, long auger, call Gord for details. 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB.

LEXION SERVICE: Have your combine serviced during winter months, no high dealer prices, machines can be picked up and delivered. Years of Lexion experience. 306-935-2117, Milden, SK.

1995 MACDON 960 25’ HEADER, PU reel, c/w JD/MF/CIH adapters, $12,900. Trades welcome, financing available. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 30’ HEADER TRAILER w/flex support bar $ 2 2 8 0 . Tr a d e s we l c o m e . F i n a n c i n g ava i l a b l e . w w w. c o m b i n ew o r l d . c o m NEW WOBBLE BOXES for JD, NH, IH, 1-800-667-4515. MacDon headers. Made in Europe, factory TWO 2010 MACDON, 40’ FD70 headers, quality. Get it direct from Western used for one harvest only; 2009 MacDon Canada’s sole distributor starting at $995. 40’ FD70, all in excellent condition. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 306-536-0890, Yellow Grass, SK. LANDA PRESSURE WASHERS, steam washers, parts washers. M&M Equipment Ltd., Parts and Service 306-543-8377, fax 306-543-2111, Regina, SK. COMPLETE SHANK ASSEMBLIES, Morris 7 Series Magnum; JD 1610, $135 ea.; JD 1610/610 (black) $180. 306-259-4923 306-946-7923, Young, SK.

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2011 JD 9770, Premier cab, 615 PU, small grains concave, Contour-Master, 22.5’ aug e r, d u a l s , 5 5 e n g . h r s . , l i ke n ew. 204-467-2109 (after 8 PM), Stonewall, MB.

CLAAS 840 chopper, c/w Claas 300 PU head, $57,000. Phone 403-308-1135, Lethbridge, AB.

3 POINT HITCH, Category II hitch fits Case/IH 7120, double acting cylinders with built-in-float action, lift capacity at 2000 PSI is 4200 lbs, approx. weight hitch 190 kg (415 lbs). Call 1-877-474-2491, E. Bourassa & Sons.

2002 JD 9750 STS, 2870 eng. hrs, 2064 sep. hrs, yield and moisture monitor, long unload auger, 14’ Precision and Rake-Up PU header, AutoSteer less monitor, Greenlight March, 2011; 2000 JD 9750 STS, 3343 eng. hrs, 2409 sep. hrs, yield and moisture monitor, long unload auger, 914 2005 JD 9660 STS, c/w 914P PU, Auto PU header, AutoSteer less monitor, Greenheader height control, rock trap, grain light Mar./11. 306-263-4944, Limerick, SK tank extension, fine cut chopper, Green Star yield and moisture, touch-set, 800/65R32 tires, 1772 hrs., $110,000. Phone 780-679-7680, Ferintosh, AB. 1985 MF 860 6 cyl. std., hopper ext., straw 2011 9770 STS, 440 engine hrs., 325 spreader, 3300 hrs., $5000. Eyebrow, SK. sep. hrs., fully loaded, asking $260,000 Phone 306-759-2104 or 306-759-7883. OBO. 306-948-7535, Bigger, SK. 2008 MF 9790, 0 hours, warranty, Mav 2000 JD 9650W, 2800 sep. hrs., $29,000 c h o p p e r, 1 6 ’ S w a t h m a s t e r P U . in recent work orders, $89,900 OBO. 403-588-0766, Three Hills, AB. 306-231-8111, Humboldt, SK.

AIR SEEDER FANS, hyd. and/or PTO drive, $275- $875. Phone 306-259-4923, 306-946-7923, Young, SK.

2007 JD 9860 STS, 4 WD, 514 hours, Contour Master, Greenlighted, 20.8x42’s, 28Lx26 rears, JD bin ext., chopper with power tailboard, $180,000 US. 320-848-2496, 320-894-6560, Fairfax, Minnesota, www.ms-diversified.com

HIGHLINE 6600 BALE PROCESSOR good rotors, 1000 PTO, $4900. Trades welcome financing available. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

2011 9120, duals, 205 hrs., $349,000; 2010 9120, FC, SM $324,000; 2009 9120 Magna cut, $279,000; 2010 8120, $299,000; 2388, AFX, Y&M, big top, $110,000; 2388 AFX, Y&M, topper, 2 spd., $119,900; 2188, exceller, Mav, Swathmaster, $69,000; 2188, AFX, Swathmaster, big top, $69,000; 2188 AFX, sm topper, $65,000; 2188 Rake-Up, Y&M, $64,000; 1666 Rake-Up, 2656 eng. hrs., $37,000; 1680, shedded, $17,500; IH 1480, 210 HP, $11,900; JD 9870 STS; 2- JD 9860’s; NH CR9070. Hergott Farm Equipment, 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK.

2007 9860 STS PREMIUM, 694 hrs., bullet rotor, mapping, long auger, 615 PU, 900 rice tires, shedded, extras, exc. cond. $209,000. 780-206-1234, Barrhead, AB. GOT TO GO: 1997 9600, new Michelin tires, big engine, long unload, 2010 Greenlight; JD 9500, new Titan tires, 2011 Greenlight. Reasonable offers. 403-393-0219 or 403-833-2190.

THREE 2010 JD 9870’s STS w/JD 615 PU, loaded, 20.8 duals, like new, extended warranty. 1 w/307 eng. hrs., 213 sep. hrs.; 1 w/274 eng. hrs, 193 sep. hrs and 1 CUSTOM CUTTERS DVD for Christmas w / 2 4 4 e n g . h r s . a n d 1 6 8 s e p . h r s . giving. Follow the grain harvest across America using Case and JD combines. A 306-536-0890, Yellow Grass, SK. DVD you will never forget, 80 minutes, JD 8850, 5300 hrs., very nice cond., $29.95 + 1.50 GST. The Two Thousand $37,500. 306-272-4810 or 403-594-4810, Mile Harvest DVD. Grain Harvesting from Texas to Alberta, 10 large JD combines, 60 Foam Lake, SK. minutes, $29.95 + 1.50 GST. Both DVDs $54.90 + 2.74 GST, shipping $8.96. Contact Diamond Farm Book Publishers, Dept WP, 16385 Telephone Road, Brighton, ON., K0K 1H0, www.DiamondFarmCanada.com or 1-800-481-1353.

2008 JD 9870 STS combine, 600 eng. hrs., 400 rotor hrs., AutoSteer ready, Contour Master, variable spd., HD feeder chain, 520/85R38 duals, 480/70R30 rear tires, header pkg., fine cut chopper, c/w 615P 16’ 2012 PU header, 2008 630F straight 2003 NH CX860, 1550 hrs, Swathmaster cut header, 30’ machine c/w both headers, PU, exc. cond., big rubber, yield and mois- field ready. Can deliver. Total $271,000. ture, header tilt, shedded, MAV chopper, 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. offers. 780-206-1234, Barrhead, AB. WANTED: LOW HOURS 8820 Titan II combine. Call 780-672-3755 evenings, Camrose, AB. JD 8820, rebuilt, low hrs., w/Sunnybrook concave and cyl., airfoil sieve, field ready, excellent. 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. 2008 9870, 615 PU header, $225,000; 2005 9760, MacDon PW7 PU, $135,000. 780-603-7640, Bruce, AB. 2006 NH CR970, 1186 hrs., Redekop WANTED: 9860/ 9760 w/615P PU, preMAV, loaded, $119,800. Trades welcome. fer under 1000 sep. hrs. Baldwinton, SK. Financing available, 1-800-667-4515. See 306-398-4025, 306-441-6160. video at: www.combineworld.com 2011 JD 9770, 615 PU, 120 hrs., loaded, duals, contour, $289,000. 306-421-0205, Estevan, SK. R75 CUMMINS ENGINE, 1000 sep. hrs., 9650 2001, 1214 sep. hrs, Greenlight, Sunnybrook rotor, Swathmaster PU, hyd. 16.9x26 rear, adj. rear axle, 30.5x32 front, spreader, yield and moisture, GPS receiv- vg cond., always shedded. Phone Grant er, 30’ 960 MacDon header w/PU reel and 204-771-9267, Paul 204-461-0337, Wartransport. $135,000 OBO. 20% down, bal- ren, MB. ance August 1, 2012. 780-372-3541, Bashaw, AB. 2005 JD 9860 STS, w/914 PU, 2100 sep. hrs, $124,900; 2001 JD 9650 STS, w/914 PU, 2200 sep. hrs., $89,000. 306-948-3949 or 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. 1994 JD 9600, 3500 sep. hrs, 4700 eng. 2009 JD 9770, 850 hrs., $184,900; 635F hrs, chopper and spreader, well main- h e a d e r $ 2 6 , 9 0 0 ; P T m o t o r g r a d e r, tained, good condition, $39,500. 1999 $13,900. 204-822-3797, Morden, MB. MacDon 962 draper header, 30’, c/w 871 JD adapter, PU reels, swath kit, and trans- 1983 JD 8820 TURBO, options include: 2 port, $15,000. JD 924 flex header, PU spd. cyl., chaff spreader, hydro., variable r e e l s , l a r g e a u g e r, t i l t k i t , $ 6 , 0 0 0 . spd. feeder house, avg. cond. w/5300 hrs., 306-476-2712, Rockglen, SK. front tires in poor cond., $7000 OBO. 2008 JD 9770 STS, Touch Set, yield and 306-297-3204, Shaunavon, SK. moisture, duals, Precision PU, 650 sep hrs, 2 0 0 4 J D 9 7 6 0 S T S , 1 7 3 8 h r s . , $230,000. Markinch, SK., 306-726-5840. $130,000; 2- 9650 STS’s, 2161 and 2414 1997 CTS w/212 PU head, 2150 sep. hrs, hrs., $95,000 each. All w/PU headers. loaded up nice, $59,000. 2001 930 flex, MacDon 36’ draper headers also available. $ 1 6 , 9 0 0 . 2 0 0 5 6 3 0 f l e x , $ 2 0 , 9 0 0 . 306-421-3511, Torquay, SK. 306-948-3949, 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. 2011 9870 STS combine, duals, 615 PU, long auger delivered mid Oct., only 60 threshing hrs, always shedded, special $325,000. 250-787-7383, Charlie Lake, BC

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1993 MACDON 960 36’ HEADER, PU reel, fits JD 9400-9610 and CIH 60-80, $14,900. Trades welcome, financing available. www.combineworld.com 1-800-667-4515. 36’ MACDON DRAPER header, PU reel, $7500; Adapter for NH combine, $1500. Call Brian 204-856-6119, 204-685-2896, MacGregor, MB. 2008 HONEYBEE PLUS, 36’, double knife, extra wide mouth, adapter for 8010, reversible knife. 204-851-1856 Reston, MB 2007 MACDON 974 FLEX DRAPER, 36’ split PU reel, hyd. tilt, JD 60 and 70 Series hook-ups, $39,500; 2006 JD 635F, full finger auger, header height control, Contour, single point $24,900; 2001 JD 930F full finger auger, header height control, Contour, field lights, $14,000; Treherne MB. 204-256-2098 www.hirdequipent.com

2006 CASE/IH 2388, all options, 634 rotor hrs., 840 eng. hrs., shedded, premium, $165,000. For more information ph 306-466-2254, 306-466-4633, Leask, SK. MACDON CA20 JD adapter kit, $2500. 403-312-5113, located in Viscount, SK.

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Harvest Salvage Co. Ltd. 1-866-729-9876 2003 NH 72C 30’ flex header, hyd. fore&aft, PU reels, full finger auger, fits AFX or CR/CX combines, $27,900. Trades welcome, financing available. See video at: www.combineworld.com 1-800-667-4515. 2004 CIH 2016 HEADER w/16’ Rake-Up (Swathmaster also available), fits CIH AFX or NH CR/CX, $16,800. Trades welcome, financing available. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com CIH 1010, 30’, w/PU reel, $7900; CIH 1020 30’ flex header, $11,900; CIH 2052 35’ draper, $45,500; MacDon 973, 35’, CIH adapter, $39,900; JD 930, 30’, $5900. Call Hergott Farm Equipment 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK.

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WRECKING TRACTORS, SWATHERS, BALERS, 2008 JD 9870 STS, duals, $269,000; 2006 COMBINES JD 9760 STS, $179,000; 2004 JD 9760, Y&M, coming, with 3 years interest free. Hergott Farm Equipment, your Case/IH 2007 JD 635 HYDRAFLEX, A-1, $29,900. USED PICKUP REELS: 25’ MacDon for Dealer, 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK. Len at 204-324-6298, Altona, MB. MD 960 or MD SP swathers $2880; 25’ UII for HoneyBee headers $4980; 21’ MacDon PREECEVILLE, SASKATCHEWAN off MD 960 $3380. Trades welcome, fin a n c i n g ava i l a b l e . 1 - 8 0 0 - 6 6 7 - 4 5 1 5 . www.combineworld.com G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors only. 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK.

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2008 LUCKNOW 2270 twin screw vertical mix wagon, low usage, asking $36,000. Also 340 Farm Aid, $4,500. 306-224-4272, Windthorst, SK. COMMERCIAL SILAGE, TRUCK BODIES, trailers. Well constructed, heavy duty, tapered w/regular grain gates or hyd. silage gates. CIM, Humboldt, SK, 306-682-2505. YOUNG’S EQUIPMENT INC. For all your silage equipment needs call Kevin or Ron toll free 1-800-803-8346, Regina, SK. 2004 JD 7500 forage harvester, no PU reel, 1910 hrs, w/wo 30’ straight cut header, $155,000. 403-684-3540, Brandt, AB 2004 JF 1350 Forage harvester, good shape, $22,000. Call 306-736-3197, Glenavon, SK.

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2008 JD 1790 CCS planter, 24x20”, corn bean and canola plates. Email for pictures. Call Paul McIntosh 204-268-5081, Lac du Bonnet, MB. mcintp1@mymts.net gallantsales.com Dealer for Logan potato boxes, conveyors and Tristeel Mfg. potato polishers, tote fillers, washline equip. Largest inventory of used potato equip. Dave 204-254-8126, Grande Pointe, MB.

USED SCHULTE 2006 1100 TPH snow blower, 3 point hitch. Very good shape! $8,900 Call Mike today at Flaman Sales, Saskatoon 306-934-2121. SCHULTE RDX110 AVALANCHE snowplow in good shape. 306-842-6360, Griffin, SK.

WANTED: SET OF floater tires, 650x38 for DAVIDSON TRUCKING, PULLING AIR Case sprayer. 306-463-3228, Kindersley, drills/ air seeders, packer bars, AlberSK. ta and Sask. 30 years experience. Bob Davidson, Drumheller, 403-823-0746 JOHN DEERE 4700, 5715 hrs., 90’ boom, Zynx AutoSteer w/sectional boom control, 2010 NH Precision P2070, 70’, 10” spacing, G2 Autoboom, $66,000 with 3 sets of tires double shoot, blockage, Atom Jet, NH3 or $60,000 with 2 sets. OBO. Call Clayton twin band openers, P1060 TBH variable at 306-742-4611, 306-742-7727, Langen- rate cart, 306-536-3870, Regina, SK. burg, SK. Pictures at: www.legacyagro.ca 2006 SEED HAWK 5212, in-frame liquid 2011 SPX 4420 CASE/IH, 120’ booms, 2100 gallon, airless packers, always shed1200 gal. SS tank, 2 sets tires, AIM com- ded, well maintained, excellent condition, mand, Raven AutoSteer, height control, $110,000. 306-698-2749, Wolseley, SK. sectional boom control, Pro 600 monitor, FLEXI-COIL 7500 60’, year 2000, 10” reversible fan, HID lights, 800 hrs., spacing, DS, 4” steel, under 20,000 acres, $ 3 1 5 , 0 0 0 O B O . 3 0 6 - 3 3 1 - 7 3 8 5 o r $22,000, drill only/no tank. 306-862-2387 306-675-5703, Lipton, SK. or 306-862-2413, Nipawin, SK. 2005 WILLMAR 8500 High Clearance WANTED: 27’- 29’ air drill, 9”- 10” spacing sprayer, 90’ boom, 3 sets of nozzles, Zynx Good shape only. Phone 306-634-9301, Guidance, c/w mapping and sectional con- Benson, SK. trol, OmniStar satellite guidance, AutoBoom, 2 sets of tires, 1650 hrs., very good CROSS SLOT DRILL, 30’ 35 opener drill on 10” spacing on Flexi-Coil 6000 frame. condition. 306-299-4943, Consul, SK. Used 2 seasons approx. 5000 ac. total, 2008 CIH 3150, 90’, 890 hrs., Raven con- brand new discs. Meadow Lake SK. Call trol, Raven AutoBoom, Outback S3 and E- Joel 403-396-5714. drive, rear duals, 3 nozzles, $135,000; Drive under water storage, 8000 gal., 3” 1996 GREAT PLAINS 45’, 7.5” spacing, TBT down spout, 3000 gal. in 5 min., $10,000. tank, carbide tips, heavy shanks, steel press, vg cond. $19,000 OBO. 204306-466-7597, 306-466-4695, Leask, SK. 526-7293, 204-723-2204, Treherne, MB. 2007 APACHE AS-1010, 1000 gal., 100’ 2008 CIH SDX 40’ disc drill and 3380 TBT boom, 1500 hrs, 215 HP, AutoSteer, Raven SS, var. rate, $104,000. 306-672-3711 or Envisio-Pro, auto shut-off, AutoHeight 306-672-7616, Gull Lake, SK. control, incl. floater tires, exc. cond., fully loaded $125,000. 306-535-7708 Sedley SK 2008 BOURGAULT 3310 PHD, 48’, 12” 1” opener w/Alpine and liquid 2010 JOHN DEERE 4730, 100’, 670 hrs., spacing, band, AgTron blockage on all runs, boom height and section control, GPS side 4.5” pneumatic packers, 6350 TBH cart, w/2600 display, poly, 2 sets of tires. single shoot, 2 drives, 591 controller, low Phone 306-536-3870, Regina, SK. acres. 306-623-4222, Sceptre, SK. 2001 854 ROGATOR, 90 or 110’ boom, 2 sets of tires, Raven AutoSteer, auto height and sectional control, 2750 hrs. $87,500. 306-742-5912 Churchbridge, SK.

2007 JD 4830 SPRAYER, very well maintained, Hi-Flow SS plumbing, dual flow meters, 100’ boom, foamer, eductor, fence row nozzles, 320R50’s, 600R38’s both w/min. wear, GS2 screen, SF1 Auto Trac, Swath-Pro, 2400 hrs, pro-checked, field ready for 2012, $172,000. Winnipeg, MB, call 204-461-2499. SYSTEM 55 FLEXI-COIL, 70’, windscreens, 1998 SPRA-COUPE 3640, 70’, 1160 hrs., wheel boom, 650 gal. tank, $5900 OBO. shedded, new dividers, foam marker, good Phone 204-851-1856, Reston, MB. cond, $49,500. 780-608-0556 Camrose AB 2006 TOPAIR SPRAYER, 132’, 1600 gal. 2004 4410 CASE, 1200 SS tank, 90’, AIM Raven 4400, 6 stage AutoBoom, duals, mix command, Norac AutoBoom, AutoSteer, tank, 2” and 3” float susp., 3-way nozzles. mapping, active susp. 1600 hrs., shedded, Ernest 306-267-4815, Big Beaver, SK. $175,000 403-647-7391 Pincher Creek AB 2004 SS115, 134’, 1250 gal. tank, dual 1990 GALLENBERG XT 600, 5.9 Cummins, nozzles, rinse tank, wash wand, sense row 110’ boom, 600 gal. SS tank, hydro 4 WD, n o z z l e s , w i n d s c r e e n s . $ 1 9 , 0 0 0 . 4300 hrs., Outback S3 mapping, AutoSteer 403-634-1373, Enchant, AB. and Automate. Great sprayer, $25,000. 2008 NH FF216, 100’ suspended boom, Call Ben, 403-501-0636, Rosemary, AB. triple nozzles, induction tank, 1600 US g a l . , 1 8 . 4 x 3 8 t i r e s , $ 4 7 , 5 0 0 . SPRA-COUPE 4655, STD, boom, hydraulics, spray pump updates, GPS, Raven, pre306-259-4881, 306-946-9513, Young, SK. mium, 350 hrs., asking $90,000. 2003 FLEXI-COIL 67XL susp. boom, 90’, 306-554-2034, Wynyard, SK. 1250 gal. tank, triple nozzle bodies, wind screens, rinse tank, wand wash, exc. cond. 1998 ROGATOR 854, 80’ boom, 800 gal. SS tank, 3480 hrs., nice shape, $57,000 Call Rod at 306-463-7713, Kindersley, SK. OBO. 306-497-3322, Blaine Lake, SK.

42’ OF 7200 CASE/IH hoe press, rubber packers, Eagle beak openers, hydraulic markers, always shedded, very well maintained. 204-773-3252, Angusville, MB. 2010 CASE/IH 800 PRECISION DRILL, 60’, 10” spacings, high flotation tires, blockage monitor, dutch openers, 3850 air cart. Ph. 204-937-2669, Roblin, MB. 2006 SEED HAWK, 48-10 w/on board 2500 gal. liquid tank, c/w 4350 Bourgault air tank; 1997 MORRIS MAXIM 3910 air drill, 6240 air cart, single shoot w/side band liquid. 306-457-7332, Stoughton, SK. PRICED FOR IMMEDIATE SALE! FlexiCoil 5000, 57’, 12” spacing, stealth openers, rubber cap packers, liquid fertilizer kit and hitch, Agtron all-run blockage monitor, c/w Flexicoil 3450 TBH tank, w/triple poly tanks, dual hyd. fans, 10” load/unload auger, $33,300. Phone 780-679-7680, Ferintosh, AB. 2010 JD 1870 Conserva Pak 56’, 12” spacing, paired row openers, rear hitch, 1910 430 bu. commodity cart TBT w/conveyor, duals and 4 meter rolls, optional Alpine liquid kit. 306-395-2652, Chaplin, SK. MORRIS MAXIM air drill 29’, DS, 3 tanks, 10” spacing, 4” rubber packers, 7180 tank, nice shape, $35,000. 780-814-2241, Grande Prairie, AB. TWO 2005 SEED HAWK drills, 56’ and 64’. 397 onboard tanks w/fill augers, $120,000 each. 306-457-7771, Stoughton, SK. 2004 59’ 5710 series II, 10” spacing, single shoot, MRB, 3.5” steel packers, $54,000. 780-349-3801, Westlock, AB. 1997 BOURGAULT 8810 40’, w/3225 tank, 8” space, mid row banders, NH3 kit, steel pkrs, $36,500. 204-573-7787, Brandon, MB

2009 JD 4730, SS tank, 100’ boom, 1455 hrs, hyd. tread adjust, all GPS equipment, NEW 710/70R38 rims and tires for JD Raven auto height boom, chem. enductor 4710, 4720, and 4730, $15,000/set. 9 0 0 / 5 0 R 4 2 M i c h e l i n fo r 4 9 3 0 J D, $172,500 OBO. 306-834-7319, Major, SK. 650/65R38 for JD 4830. 306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK. REPOSSESSED AND WE need your bids WANTED: BOURGAULT knock-on carbide now! 1996 Williten dual sprayer transport. knives w/liquid side (wart). 306-497-7748, w w w . s a s k w e s t f i n a n c i a l . c o m Blaine Lake, SK. 306-242-2508, Saskatoon, SK. SEED MASTER AIR DRILL, 2007 50’, 12” TRIDEKON CROP SAVER, crop dividers. spacing, Bourgault air pack, $90,000. trampling losses by 80 to 90%. Call 403-505-9524, Ponoka, AB. JD 4700 SPRAYER, 90’ boom, 780 gal. poly Reduce West Agro, 306-398-8000, Cut tank, Satloc Guidance, 2 sets Michelin Great 1997 40’ CASE/IH Concord (Red), 10” t i r e s , c h e m i c a l e d u c t o r, $ 8 0 , 2 5 0 . Knife, SK. spacing, 5 plex, spring cushion C shanks, 780-523-1341, rvbenoit@serbernet.com farmland boots with knock-on sweeps, High Prairie, AB. harrows, liquid kit and 2300 Case/IH Concord C tank, Rice tires, $47,000. A.E. Chi2001 APACHE 890 PLUS, 100’ boom, 850 Auto m a tic S pra ye r coine Farm Equipment Ltd., Storthoaks, gal. poly, Raven autorate control, life Bo o m H e igh t C o n t ro l SK, 306-449-2255. bar/mapping GPS, 4-way nozzle bodies, good cond. throughout, $70,000. EAS Y TO IN S TALL! 54’ BOURGAULT 5710 w/4350 dual 306-360-7760, 306-360-7762, Drake, SK. shoot cart, 9.8” spacing w/paired row W o rks o n m o s tS p ra yers . F in d o u ta b o u tyo u rs . stealth openers, 3.5” packers, 450 lb. trips 2010 JD 4830, 100’, equipped with all Co m p lete $ 00* w/NH3. $52,500. 403-897-2145 Vulcan AB $ 00* GPS, AutoSteer, Boom height, swath Pro., kitju s t hyd. tread, 1000 SS, 2 end nozzles, 690 1997 FLEXI-COIL 40’ 6000, double shoot, * Up to $500 d is co u n tfo r ea rly o rd ers ! hrs., $235,000 OBO. Duane 306-747-4435, with 3450 TBH, extra fine roller. $43,900. 306-961-8817 cell, Shellbrook, SK. 306-948-2810, Biggar, SK. 2006 JD 4720, 1366 hrs., 90’ boom, 800 2007 FLEXI-COIL 5000 HD, 58’, 10” gal. tank, traction control, 5 position nozspacing, 4” rubber, double shoot, 3-1/2” zles, Auto-Trac and Greenstar ready, foam F in d yo u r n ea res td ea ler a n d m o re in fo a t low draft double shoot openers, TBH 4350, markers. Very clean shedded farmer w w w .gre e n t ro n ics .co m 430 bu., VR air cart, primary blockage, o w n e d s p r a y e r. A s k i n g $ 1 4 5 , 0 0 0 . $120,000. 780-360-5375, Wetaskiwin, AB. o r Ca ll: 5 19-669-4698 306-947-2812, Hepburn, SK. SEED HAWK 2007, 66’, 12” spacing, rear CIH 4420, 120’, $269,000; 2010 JD 4830, DROP DECK semi style sprayer trailers steer, Agtron 260 every seed run, one per 230 hrs., $256,000; 2008 Miller A75, 1200 Air ride, tandem and tridems. 45’ - 53’. tower on fert. (8), onboard 500 bu. triple gal., 275 HP, $165,000; Willmar 6400, 4 SK: 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336. tank, set up for NH3, NH3 hyd. trailer WD, $39,000. Hergott Farm Equipment, winch. 306-646-4612, Redvers, SK. 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK. 2009 JD 1870, 56’, 12” spacing, Flexi-Coil 2006 WILMAR EAGLE 8500, 90’, 2400 hrs, 4350 TBT, special w/4th tank, always Outback GPS, mapping, etc, extra tires, shedded, mint cond. $169,900; Flexi-Coil crop dividers, other options. Prince Albert, 2320 TBH, $15,900. ProAg Sales, 306SK. 306-961-6170. 1996 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 51’, 12” spacing, 441-2030 anytime. North Battleford, SK. 2006 JD 4720, 1140 hrs., SS tank/ lines, double shoot, Atom Jet paired row open- 1830 JD air drill, double shoot, Atom Jet AutoTrac ready, 2 sets tires, crop dividers, ers, 4” rubber packers, AgTron blockage, openers, 10” spacing, only 2500 acres, exc. 3” fill, mint! 306-682-1403, Simpson, SK. w/2003 Flexi-Coil 3450 TBH cart, $70,000. cond, $65,000. 306-242-4319 Warman, SK 2004 CIH 3150 SPX 90’, 1450 hrs., two Phone 306-264-7600, Meyronne, SK. SEED MASTER SXG380, 44’, 12” sets tires, Dekoning crop dividers, Outback 2001 FLEX-COIL 5000 51’ air drill, 9” 2005 anhydrous and Raven kits, ultra AutoSteer w/automate section control, spacing, steel wheels, 3450 cart, TBH, spacing, pro rollers, $105,000. 306-453-2358, Raven controller. Winterized, shedded, exc variable rate blockage, 2000 acres on 306-577-8771 cell, Carlyle, SK. cond., asking $98,000. 204-333-2356, St. Dutch side band. Kincaid, SK. Cell: Eustache, MB dbergeron2356@gmail.com FLEXI-COIL 5000, 27’, 7.2” spacing, sin306-264-7888; Home: 306-264-3836. 2007 4720 JD, 1400 hrs, 90’ boom, very 1994 3310 CONCORD air drill, 340 bu. TBH gle shoot, carbide tip 3/4” opener, steel nice, $155,000. Delivery available. Call cart w/third tank, diesel motor, liquid fer- packers, 1110 TBT cart, meter box rebuilt 3yrs. ago, coarse and fine rollers, some 701-240-5737. tilizer kit, Agtron blockage monitors, mark- new hoses, always shedded, orginal owners, good cond. $29,000. 306642-3225, er, $30,000. Phone 306-384-1024 or 2005 CASE/IH 3185, 90’, 1490 hours, 306-290-3678, Asquith, SK. Raven controller, Raven GPS, AutoBoom, 306-640-7149, Assiniboia, SK. new 20.8 floats, excellent cond., always shedded, $125,000. 306-473-2749, 306-640-8181, Willow Bunch, SK. MILLER CONDOR A75, w/103’ Spray-Air boom, 1200 gallon tank, mechanical drive, auto boom, AccuBoom, auto steer, 2 sets of tires, 1275 hrs. Randy, 306-365-4212 or 306-365-8386, Guernsey, SK. MELROE SPRA-COUPE 215 52’, 4 wheel, $8900. Call 306-231-8111, Humboldt, SK.

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JD 737, 31’, 7.5” spacing, 787 TBH tank, good condition, $23,000. 306-781-2954, Regina, SK. 33’ CASE/CONCORD 3310 drill (red) c/w Flexi-Coil 2320 TBH tank, double shoot, 10” spacing, 3-bar harrows, complete unit always shedded, exc. cond, $47,500. 780-608-0556, Camrose, AB. BOURGAULT 3310, 65’, 10” spacing, MRB’s, V-style packing tires, $175,000. BART’S TRANSPORT INC. Specializing in 306-648-3675, Gravelbourg, SK. t o w i n g a i r d r i l l s , S K / A B o n l y. 306-441-4316, North Battleford. 1996 FLEXI-COIL 2320 air tank with g r a nu l a r t a n k , e x c e l l e n t c o n d i t i o n , 2004 FLEXI-COIL 40’ 6000, double shoot, $16,500. 306-478-2746, Ferland, SK. shedded, $29,900. Cam-Don Motors 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 1996 FLEXI-COIL 33’, 1720 TBH tank, single shoot, 550 lb. trips, 9” spacing, 3.5” 2009 JD 1830, 50.5’, 7.5” spacing, 3”x21” steel packers, $33,900. 306-949-8407, rubber press wheels with 1910 430 bushel Parry, SK. 3-compartment air tank w/double shoot 8-run, c/w 1” McKay knock-on seeding 2009 BOURGAULT 6550 ST, 4-tank meterspikes and 1 set of 8” knock-on shovels. ing, cab rate adjust, bag lift, deluxe auger; Always shedded, in very nice condition. 2008 5710, 54’, 10” spacing, MRB, 4” rub$149,000 OBO. Phone 204-325-2066 or ber packers. Always shedded. Daysland, 204-362-4886, Winkler, MB. AB. Phone 780-679-7117. 2009 JD 1890 DISC DRILL, 7.5’’ spacing, 2006 FLEXI-COIL 5000 HD, 58’, 10” spacblockage sensors, 1910 TBH, 430 bu., 3 ing, 4” steel packers, dual shoot, 3450 tanks, variable rate, duals tires, wide variable rate, TBT, $90,000. 403-647-7391, screen monitor, always stored inside. Foremost, AB. 306-873-3315 or 306-873-9868, Miner Creek Farms Ltd., Tisdale, SK. ‘BOURGAULT PURSUING PERFECTION’ Flexi-Coil 5000, 57’ w/Flexi 4350 1997 FLEXI-COIL 51’ 5000, 9”, 550 lb, 3.5” 1996 $88,000; 2004 Bourgault 5710, 47’, steel packers, single shoot, $35,000. Cam- cart, shedded, $79,000; 2001 5710, 54’, double Don Motors 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. s h o o t , N H 3 , r u b b e r p a c ke r s , M R B , 1998 41’ MORRIS Maxim, 6240 TBH $99,000; 2006 Bourgault 6550, double tank, field ready, carbide openers, $32,500 shoot, Zynx monitor, $89,000; 2010 Bourgault 6550, single shoot, mint, $89,000; OBO. 306-424-2645, Montmartre, SK. 2002 Bourgault 5710 40’, double shoot, 3” NEW 2011 FLEXI-COIL 5000 HD, 58’, 10” rubber, $49,000; 2001 5710, 64’, 9.8” space, 550 lbs., 4” rubber, c/w 4350 VR, spacing, MRB’s, 3.5” rubber packers, TBT. Super Fall Pricing. Cam-Don Motors w/2001 5440 air tank, $115,000; 2003 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. Bourgault 5710, 54’, double shoot, 3” rubber, $89,000; 1993 Flexi-Coil 5000/2320, 2003 MORRIS MAX II, 40’, 10” spacing, single shoot, 3.5” steel, $59,000; 2000 4” steel, single shoot, 7180 tank, shank Bourgault 5710, 64’, new 5-1/2” pneumattype NH3 kit, approx. 12,000 acres. Excel- ic packers, double shoot, $109,000; 2003 l e n t , $ 5 8 , 9 0 0 . 3 0 6 - 8 6 2 - 2 3 8 7 o r Bourgault 5350, double shoot, $46,000; 306-862-2413, Nipawin, SK. 2001 Bourgault 5440, double shoot, 1998 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 57’, 7.5” row spac- $58,000; 1998 Bourgault 4350, $35,000; ing, TBT 3450 cart, $29,000; Also NH 2006 Bourgault 6550 single shoot $89,000 T M 1 3 5 w i t h Q u i c ke F E L , $ 2 6 , 0 0 0 . Flexi-Coil 800/1610, 33’, $19,500; New 54’ Bourgault 8810 cult.; 2010 Bourgault 6000 306-730-0300, Grayson, SK. 90’ mid-harrow w/3225 Valmar; 2010 EZEE-ON 48’ model 7550, steel packers, 6000 90’ mid-harrow; 2006 Bourgault dual shoot, Dutch carbide openers, 5710, 54’, rubber packers, NH3 kit; 2006 w/2005 Ezee-On 4350 cart, 3 compart- 3310, 55’, 10” spacing, MRB’s; 2010 5710, ment, excellent condition, 780-872-2832, 74’, 5.5” packers; 2010 Bourgault 5810, Paradise Hill, SK. 62’, double shoot, 5.5” packers 2011 3310/6550, 10” spacing, double shoot, 1997 BOURGAULT 8800 40’, 8” spacing, w/6550 air cart with Zynx; 84’ Bourgault 2nd air kit, Dutch side band openers, quick 7200 heavy harrow. Call for pricing. RD Ag attach poly packers and harrows, $32,000. Central, 306-542-3335 or 306-542-8180, Call 204-546-1004, Grandview, MB. Kamsack, SK. 64’ BOURGAULT 5710, 9.8” spacing, single 5710 42’ BOURGAULT, 3225 tank, deluxe shoot, 4.5” steel packers, 3.5” Atom Jets, monitor, dbl. shoot, 3/4”x3 stealth opengranular application system c/w 5440 cart ers, $48,000. 306-463-3677 Netherhill, SK. $92,500 OBO. 780-876-0634, Debolt, AB 2008 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 51’ single shoot, FLEXI-COIL 51’ 5000 w/12” spacings, 4.5” openers, dual castors, rubber packers, new carbide paired row openers and 10 Flexi-Coil 4350 variable rate tank, low carbide tips, c/w two 2320 carts, one TBT acres on both. 403-638-0660, Madden, AB. the other TBH, TBT has 3rd tank. Phone 306-634-9980, Estevan, SK. FARM CHEMICAL/ SEED COMPLAINTS 2005 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 58’, 10” spacing, We also specialize in: Crop insurance aptriple shoot, NH3, 440 bu. TBH cart, 1 sea- peals; Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; son on packer bearings and boot tips, exc. Custom operator issues; Equipment malfunction. Qualified Agrologist on staff. Call $125,000. 780-608-0653, Strome, AB. Back-Track Investigations for assistance 40’ MORRIS NEVER PIN disc drill, 7.5” regarding compensation, 1-866-882-4779. spacing, MRB’s, good cond., only $28,500. 2005 29’ Morris Maxim II w/double shoot Phone 306-441-1259, North Battleford, SK. (atom jets), TBT 7710 air tank; 2002 39’ 2011 BOURGAULT 3310 ParaLink hoe drill, Morris Maxim II w/Dutch openers, TBT; 65’, 10” spacing, mid row coulters, double 2002 Bandit liquid fertilizer caddy 2035, shoot, main run blockage on fertilizer and and TBH 7030 air cart; Also, wanted seed, c/w 2011 Bourgault 6700 air tank 47-50’ Bourgault or Morris air drill, double w/X20 monitor. Phone 306-536-0890, Yel- shoot w/air tank. Phone 306-373-9140 or 306-270-6627, Saskatoon, SK. lowgrass, SK. FLEXI-COIL 5000 39’, 9” spacing, double shoot, Atom-Jet openers, 4” rubber packers, 2320 TBT cart, shedded. $46,000. 306-256-3512, Cudworth, SK.

1997 FLEXI-COIL 5000, 45’, 9” spacing 4” rubber packers, liquid nitrogen kit, blockage, 2000 3450 cart, double fan, $60,000 OBO. 306-230-2736 Assiniboia SK

Morris Contour I and II Owners

Paired Row Granular for the Contour I

Side Band Liquid for the Contour II

BTT brings you openers specifically designed for both the Morris Contour I and II. Choose between Liquid or Granular in either Paired Row or Side Band configurations. Single shoot seeding knives are also available.

Visit a participating Morris or BTT Dealer for more information

THE WESTERN PRODUCER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011

2009 SEEDHAWK, 50’, TBT, 500 bu., 12” spacing, twin wing openers, Agtron blockage monitor, dual fan, always shedded, $190,000. 403-598-4222 or 403-396-5621 Lacombe, AB. BOURGAULT 5710 40’ drill, 9.8” spacing, 3” rubber packers, MRB, double shoot kit, 330 lb. trip, 3” carbide openers, 4350 Bourgault tank, $65,000. Ph 780-383-2255 or 780-656-6344, Warspite, AB.

FOR SALE: HAYBUSTER Zero till drills, 10’, 14’; Two 10’ w/double disc bander, great shape, stored inside; 20’ haybuster air drill. Wanted: Haybuster drills for parts. 403-627-5429, Pincher Creek, AB. 2001 BOURGAULT 5350, dual fan, triple shoot, $42,000. 306-647-2459 or 306-641-7759, Theodore, SK.

AIR SEEDER FANS, hyd. and/or PTO drive, $275- $875. Phone 306-259-4923, 2005 JD 1895, new discs, Ridgeland gauge 306-946-7923, Young, SK. wheels, Marten closing wheels, V8 packer wheels; JD 1910; 430 bushel tank. Nice. 403-312-5113, located in Viscount, SK. 1996 MORRIS MAXIM, 40’, with 7180 TBH, 7.5” spacing, single shoot, steel packers, auger extension for semi, good condition. $35,000. 306-834-8141, Kerrobert, SK.

50’ FLEXI-COIL 400, 7” spacing, mulchers, new shovels, 2320 TBH w/high flotation Trelleborgs, $20,000. 44’ JD 730 double disc, 230 bu. 787 TBT, $20,000; 41’ JD 1060 w/1610 Flexi-Coil, $9500. May sell units separate. Case/IH 2300 cart, TBH, $8500. Can deliver. MacGregor MB, call Brian 204-685-2896, 204-856-6119. SEED HAWK 48’, 12” spacing, 357 tank, new fert. meters and NH3, $65,000; FlexiCoil 5000, 45’, 7.2” spacing, twin 1610 tanks, $30,000. 204-534-7531, Minto, MB 28’ 8800 BOURGAULT air seeder, w/2115 tank and mounted harrows. $15,000. Phone Ed at: 306-357-4713, Wiseton, SK. 41’ JD 610 air seeder, 787 tank, floating hitch, #9 Dutch knives, 8” spacing, with KHart packers. Can double shoot. Asking $32,000. 306-228-3110, Reward, SK.

NEW AND USED ROLLERS, tow behind, wing up, 5 plex units, all sizes. 403-545-6340, 403-580-6889 cell, Bow Island, AB. 72’ BERGEN heavy harrow. Located in Viscount, SK. Phone 403-312-5113. 2011 BOURGAULT 7200, 72’, HEAVY harrows, 9/16 teeth, less than a month old. 204-851-1856, Reston, MB. 2009 BOURGAULT 6000 Series harrows, 70’, $25,000. 204-546-1004, Grandview, MB. 55’ DEGELMAN 7000 heavy harrow with 3255 Valmar. 430-638-0660, Madden, AB Email eslingerfarms@davincibb.net 70’ FLEXI-COIL SYSTEM 95 harrow packer unit, good condition. 306-398-4714, Cutknife, SK. WANTED: Flexi-Coil System 95 70’ or 80’ harrow packer. Prefer P30 and 5-bar straight tooth. Others considered. 780-875-8113 or 780-871-8110, Lloydminster, AB.

FLEXICOIL 3450 AIR tank, TBT 340 bu, DS, new mani, new moni, nice cond, $30,000 OBO. Prince Albert, SK 306-7637593, 306-961-1835 rybka@sasktel.net 2009 BOURGAULT MRBs for 55’ drill, like new, used 1 season, comes in sections, easy to install. $20,000 OBO. 306-763-7593, 306-961-1835, Prince Albert, SK rybka@sasktel.net VISIT OUT WEBSITE www.vwmfg.com. See our new products for spring 2012. Our full carbide-triple shoot-paired row openers have fertilizer between seed rows and slightly below. We also have 1/4” SS liquid fertilizer lines delivering fertilizer to seed rows. Available for all paralink-C shank and edge on. Please watch our website for updates. Thank you for visiting our website. VW Mfg., Dunmore, AB. 403-528-3350. ATOM-JET OPENERS, 76, C shank, DS, single side band, used 1 yr, like new. Half price $80 each, OBO. 306-763-7593, 306-961-1835, rybka@sasktel.net Prince Albert, SK.

LIZARD CREEK REPAIR and Tractor. We buy 90 and 94 Series Case 2 WD tractors for parts and rebuilding. Also have rebuilt tractors for sale. 306-784-2213 Herbert SK WANTED: CASE/IH 9250 to 9280 with powershift and PTO. Prefer duals and lower hours. 306-745-2591 or 306-745-8464, Atwater, SK. 2006 MX215, MFD, 4 hyd., 3 PTO, 3 PTH, HD drawbar, rear duals, 1650 hrs., exc. condition. 306-629-3979, Morse, SK.

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JD 787 TBH AIR CART (Flex-Coil), 170 bu., always shedded, exc. cond., $9,500. 306-477-3918, 306-381-6046 Yorkton, SK. FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS BEFORE WANTED: AIR SEEDER tank, Flexi-Coil or Bourgault, capable of 60 runs. Phone: ST 306-228-3698, Unity, SK. 1997 BOURGAULT 3225 AIR TANK, rear hitch, excellent condition. $17,000 OBO. 306-328-4721, Bankend, SK. 2006 THREE HOPPER Convey-All tender unit, 600 bu., rear discharge, truck mount. 204-534-7651, Boissevain, MB. FLEXI-COIL 39’ 5000, 9”, 550 lb, 3” rubber, 2320 TBH, double shoot, $45,000. CamDon Motors Ltd. 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK JD 1910, 270 bu. TBT air cart, 710 metrics, conveyor w/telescopic downspout, like 2001 FENDT 926 VARIO, 260 HP, 3149 new, used only for seed, has never seen hrs., c/w duals, mint, CVT, 53 kms/hr., LHR, Michelin 710 tires, front axle and cab fertilizer. Ph. 204-744-2279 Altamont, MB. suspension, 3 PTH, 1000 PTO, 4 hyds, $109,000. 780-206-1234, Barrhead, AB.

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BOURGAULT 8800 w/FLEXI-COIL 2320 tank, 36’, 8” spacing, poly packers, 2.5” spread tips for single shoot or Stealth side banders for double shoot, good cond., no WISHEK HEAVY DISCS- 1,000 lbs. per foot. These are the heaviest discs on the rust, $27,000. 780-981-2474 Keg River, AB market! Order now for spring delivery. Call BOURGAULT 8810, 3225 tank, 36’ carbide Flaman Sales, Saskatoon, 306-934-2121 or tips, poly packers. Asking $45,000. 1-888-435-2626, or visit www.flaman.com 306-295-3757, 306-295-7811, Eastend SK. FLEXI-COIL 800 60’ chisel plow, 3-bar WANTED: 24’ air seeder, prefer Bourgault harrows, HoneyBee rod, $21,000. Phone 8800 series cult. and tank. Consider other 403-312-5113, located in Viscount, SK. makes. 306-931-1074, Saskatoon, SK. WANTED: DEEP TILLAGE cultivator in nice BOURGAULT 135 4 wheel air tank, unload condition. 35’ to 39’. 204-556-2622 or auger, gas drive, vg cond., shedded, asking 204-748-5520, Cromer, MB. $4500. 306-289-4245, St. Benedict, SK. DEGELMAN 3000 field cult. 45’ w/extra 8810 BOURGAULT air seeder, 30’, single parts $10,000; 2-12’ Kello discs w/extra shoot, with 2155 tank, $20,000. Phone parts, $5000 each; 8’ tandem roam disc, $10,000. 306-327-4617 or 306-327-7950 306-354-2533, Mazenod, SK. (cell), 306-827-8227 (cell), Kelvington, SK. FLEXI-COIL 2340 air tank, 2002, 6-run tow behind. Call Gord 403-308-1135, Leth- WANTED: LEON rodweeder parts for 64’. Contact Greg 306-267-4551 after 6 PM. bridge, AB. Coronach, SK. 2011 AMITY single disc drill, dual shoot with banders, ISO-BUS monitor; 2011 29’ INTERNATIONAL HD cultivator with Amity 5250 air tank, TBH or TBT. Priced to m o u n t e d c h i s e l s , $ 8 0 0 . C a l l 306-642-3189, Assiniboia, SK. sell. 204-534-7651, Boissevain, MB. 20’ WISHEK 842, $27,000. 306-273-4644, 2001 CASE CONCORD, 5010, 340 bu. 306-621-6673, Rhein, SK. cart, run monitoring, 5.5” packer tires, Fargo air monitor, closing discs, Edge-On WANTED: MORRIS ROD WEEDER, model s h a n k s , 5 5 0 l b. t r i p , w i t h o p e n e r s , B3-48. 306-423-6131, Domremy, SK. $64,900. 204-761-5145, Rivers, MB.

1997 FLEXI-COIL 60’ harrow packer, P20 p a c ke r s , v e r y g o o d s h a p e . $ 8 5 0 0 . 306-256-7179, Cudworth, sk.

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IHC 1086, cab, 3PTH, Leon 800 loader, $12,900 OBO. Call Gary at 204-326-7000, www.reimerfarmequipment.com Steinbach, MB. 7130 CASE/IH Magnum, 2 WD, good condition, 7900 hrs., 400 hrs. on rebuilt engine, 20.8R38 tires 95%, 3 hyds., $29,500. 306-329-4780, 306-371-7382, Asquith, SK. 2005 CASE/IH MXU135, MFWD, Limited Edition. LX156 self levelling loader w/grapple and joystick, 3000 hrs., shuttle shift. Premium cond. $65,000. 306-354-2635, Ardill, SK. IH 244, FWA, 28 HP, 850 hours, newer Leon loader, $7000. Call 204-546-1004, Grandview, MB. 2290 CASE, 8200 hrs, vg condition, new inside radials, uses no oil, powershift is good. $10,000. 306-864-2994, Kinistino SK

CASE/IH STEIGER built, 4 WD/Quads; Plus other makes and models. Call the 4WD Super Store! Trades welcome. We deliver. Gord 403-308-1135, Lethbridge AB 7145 DEUTZ, FWA, good shape. Low hours. 306-842-6360 or 306-861-6661. CASE 4694, 4WD, 7945 hrs., 20.8x34 duals very good, powershift, PTO, $20,000. Griffin, SK 306-843-3317, Wilkie, SK. 1987 DEUTZ 7085, FWA, open station, 5900 hrs., FEL, $18,000. 204-525-4521, 7140 CASE/IH MAGNUM, FWA, 4300 hrs., good condition. Phone 204-546-2086 or www.waltersequipment.com Minitonas MB 204-648-7085, Grandview, MB. 2007 STX 530 HD, 1190 hrs., 800/70 R38 Michelin radials, factory weight pkg., 1988 WHITE 160, MFWD, 3050 hrs., Allied 5 remotes, GPS and AutoSteer, Pro 600 loader, vg, $45,000 OBO. Maple Creek, SK., monitor. 403-638-0660, Madden, AB. 306-563-8482, 306-782-2586. 1980 WHITE 4-210, 4900 hrs., Cat eng., 3 hyd., PTO, 18.4x38 duals, good condition, $12,000. 306-753-7785 cell, Denzil, SK. 1979 2-105 WHITE w/Allied loader, reasonable price. 306-549-4011, Hafford, SK.

CASE/IH 2294, 154 HP, 4x4, MFWD, 3 PTH, Ez-On loader w/grapple, 7988 hrs., AC, heater, completely serviced, field ready, very nice condition, $29,000. 780-914-6532 days, 780-662-3913 eves., Tofield, AB. lilcabg@telus.net 2008 CIH 435 Quadtrac, 16 spd., powershift, diff. lock, 1400 hrs., farmer owned, excellent condition. Asking $219,000. 1984 MORRIS 750 Magnum, 50’, heavy 204-324-6298, Altona, MB. trips, good condition. Ph. 306-358-4323, 9280 CASE/IH, 6800 hrs., powershift, Denzil, SK. 20.8x42 triples, exc. cond. 204-546-2086 HUTCHMASTER ROLLING PLOW, 16’ offset or 204-648-7085, Grandview, MB. discer, 24” heavy blades, fronts are 4690 CASE, 5600 hrs., return line and notched, good working cond., $7200. Can PTO, new turbo this spring, $10,500. deliver. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. 306-477-3918, 306-381-6046 Yorkton, SK. KELLO-BILT 8’ TO 16’ OFFSET DISCS 2290 CASE, recent powershift rebuild, c/w oilbath bearings, 26” to 36” blades. duals w/like new Allied 795 loader, 8’ T h e S u c c e s s f u l F a r m e r s C h o i c e . bucket and bale fork, $15,500. Riding Mountain, MB. Phone 204-966-3307. 1-888-500-2646 www.kelloughs.com 1998 MX135 CIH, MFWD, 5600 hrs, tires good shape- 65%, Ezee-On 2100 loader with grapple/joystick, 3 hyd., 3 PTH, clean unit. 1 front tire seal seeps once in awhile. $53,000 OBO. 780 336-6378, Irma, AB. 1996 9370 4200 hrs., 20.8x42 tires, 12 spd. trans., full service, exc. condition. $75,000. 403-934-4880, Strathmore, AB WINTER CASH DISCOUNTS start now on 1993 CASE/IH 9280, 4100 hrs, exc. cond. Summers discs, wing-up rollers, 5-plex Phone 780-872-2832, Paradise Hill, SK. rollers, chisel plows, heavy harrows, vertical tillage implements, packer bars, rockpickers. 403-545-6340, 403-580-6889 cell. Bow Island, AB. www.summersmfg.com “I can trade in my old seed

monitor? GREAT!” 50 FLEXI-COIL SHOVELS, 3” spreaders, liquid tubes, done 3000 acres, carbide tips, $50 each; 50’ Bourgault GANG PACKERS for 9200 cultivator, 12” spacing, $5000. 306-685-4665, Storthoaks, SK. COMPLETE SHANK ASSEMBLIES, Morris 7 Series Magnum; JD 1610, $135 ea.; JD 1610/610 (black) $180. 306-259-4923 306-946-7923, Young, SK. WANTED: BOURGAULT cultivator/air seeder, 32-36’ or air drill. Also Flexi-Coil Inland post pounder. 306-984-4606 eves., Leoville, SK. 74’ OF 3.5” STEEL PACKERS on 9.8” spacing for 5710 Bourgault; Also 40’ of 8” space poly packers for Bourgault cultivator. 204-546-2086 or 204-648-7085, Grandview, MB. BOURGAULT AIR SEEDER, 38’ Commander w/Bourgault 2115 II tank; Flexi-Coil 50’ harrow packer System 95, P20’s. Phone 780-872-2832, Paradise Hill, SK. BOURGAULT MOUNTED PACKERS 28’, 8” spacing, new cond., $4850. 306-441-1259, North Battleford, SK.

9350 CIH, powershift, PTO, premium condition, w/wo new Degleman dozer blade. 306-539-8590, Regina, SK. 1981 CASE 4490, 6500 hrs., exc. shape, new inside, 23.1 rubber, 1000 PTO, clamp on duals. $15,000 OBO. 306-944-4925 or 306-231-9980, Plunkett, SK. 2003 STX450Q TRACTOR, 2300 hrs., $170,000. 306-831-8963, Rosetown, SK.

2009 STX 535 QUAD PRO, 635 hrs., 36” tracks, surveyors cab on susp., weight pkg, extra chrome, tow cable, Pro 600 monitor, full GPS, site glass on boogies, $325,000. Phone 780-405-8638, Ft. Sask., AB. Email d_bruce_peters@hotmail.com IH 1586, FWA, 3 PTH, dual PTO, approx. 6000 hrs., good condition, $19,000; IH 1086, 7500 hrs., 2350 loader, $12,500. Call 204-546-1004, Grandview, MB. 4690 CANADIAN EDITION, all new valves and injection system, vg rubber, 4 hyds., PTO, $15,000. 306-296-4741 Frontier, SK. CASE 2594, low hrs., like new Michelins, very clean. 403-394-4401, Lethbridge, AB. 1086 IH, w/790 Leon high lift loader and grapple, 2 new 18.4x38 tires w/duals, 2 new front tires. 306-842-4072 Weyburn SK

1988 7130 CASE/IH, Magnum MFD, powershift, 5900 hrs., asking $38,000 OBO. 204-352-4037, 204-352-4038, Glenella MB 1982 CASE 4490, 7900 hrs., duals, 1000 4430 QUAD, 18.4x38 factory duals, 4975 PTO, powershift, great shape, $9000 OBO. hrs, $10,000 spent in July, good cond., $15,000. 306-627-3630, Swift Current, SK. Phone 403-502-0516, Medicine Hat, AB. 2 2 9 0 C A S E TRACTOR, great shape, 1997 JD 9100, 6000 hrs., good condition, $11,500. Call for more info 306-778-2533, clean, 80% Firestone radials, 4 SCV’s, stored inside, $75,000. 306-759-2104, Swift Current, SK. Eyebrow, SK. 1988 4250 MFWD, powershift, 3 PTH, rubRecycle your old ber 85%, 3300 hrs., Greenlighted, mint c o n d i t i o n . H av e l o a d e r av a i l a b l e . seed monitor (any brand) 306-744-8113, Saltcoats, SK.

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2008 JD 6430, MFWD, 3PTH, Power Quad 16x16 trans., LH reverser, 3400 hrs., premium condition, $49,500 OBO. Call Gary 204-326-7000, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com 1983 4250 QUAD, 4700 hours showing, good, $23,900. Phone 306-862-2413, STEIGER ST250 COUGAR, 3306 engine, 4 very hyds., 14’ dozer blade, w/14’ wing blade. 306-862-2387, Nipawin, SK. 1983 JD 8450, $27,000 OBO. Call for de306-538-4487, Kennedy, SK. tails, 306-865-2075, Hudson Bay, SK. 1984 STEIGER CM360, 6325 hrs, excellent overall, CAT eng., near new high cap hyd. 2008 JD 9530, 1200 hrs., premium cab, pump for seeder, 20 spd. Checkup at 1 8 s p d . p owe r s h i f t , 7 8 g p m hy d s . , Kramer CAT, Michelin 650 metric duals 800-70R38 duals, 7600 lb. weights, $235,000. 306-421-0205, Estevan, SK. 70%, $35,000. 306-478-2746, Ferland, SK. JD 8970 4 WD, 8450, 4450, 4030, 2130. All with loaders and 3 PTH. Will take JD tractors in trade that need work. 1992 JD 8560, 24 spd., 4 hyd., 5500 hrs., 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. 20.8x38 duals, well maintained, $53,900. J D 9 3 0 0 4 W D, 2 4 s p d . , M i c h e l i n 306-949-8407, Parry, SK. 650x65Rx42 with approx. 750 hrs., Green4020 JD w/148 FEL, 7500 hrs, exc. cond.. lighted every year, new seat, shedded, 204-634-2508, Pierson, MB. very good, 5300 hrs., $96,500 OBO. Call Barry, 306-946-7085, Young, SK. JD 2755 TRACTOR w/JD loader and grapple, 2 WD, 9025 hrs., exc. shape. 306291-9395, 306-283-4747, Langham, SK. 4020, LATE MODEL, cab, straight, good tires, never had FEL. Blaine Lake, SK, 306-497-3535. 1997 JD 9300, 6666 hrs., 4 hyds., diff lock, 24 spd., Greenstar ready w/steering wheel, 710x38 tires (400 hrs.), $87,500; 2000 JD 9400T track tractor, 8933 hrs., 24 2000 JD 9300, 5087 hrs., 4 hyds., diff lock, spd., 4 hydraulics, PTO, injector cups 24 spd., Greenstar ready w/steering changed, 2 spd. rebuilt, good cond., wheel, 610x42 tires, $94,500. Contact $69,500. 204-723-2455, Trehene, MB. Chris at 204-526-7680, Holland, MB. 2001 JD 9300, 3200 hrs., 4 hyds., 24 spd., 1998 JD 7810, MFWD, power quad, left800/70R38 duals, 6000 lbs cast, JD Uni- hand reverser, with JD 740 loader, grapple versal steer, $116,000 OBO. 403-325-0345 fork, joystick, 8’ silage bucket, clean unit. Hussar, AB. F i n a n c i n g ava i l a b l e . 7 8 0 - 6 7 4 - 5 5 1 6 , 780-305-7152, Barrhead, AB. 6420 2005, 5000 hrs, 24 spd., 40 kms/hr, 640 loader, $53,000. 403-729-2913, Rocky 2008 7730 MFWD, 746 loader and grapple, deluxe cab, autoquad, 2300 hrs, exc shape, Mountain House, AB. $107,000 780-872-0067, Canwood, SK. 2000 JD 9400, 710x42 duals 90%, 12 spd. PS, 6850 hrs, GPS. $95,000. 306-647-2459 WRECKING FOR PARTS: JD 4020, c/w good running eng., good sheet metal, or 306-641-7759, Theodore, SK. 18.4x34 tires; 5.9 Cummins eng. off of IHC JD 7320, MFWD, PowerQuad, LHR, 3PTH, 2096 tractor. 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. 540/1000 PTO, great shape, 2100 hrs. JD 8960, 4 WD, 24 spd., 20.8x42 triples, 4 $74,500. 306-227-4503, Saskatoon, SK. hyd., 7900 hrs., well maintained. 1995 JD 8770, 300 HP, 5450 hrs, tires 306-263-4944, Limerick, SK. 90%, 12 spd. synchro, 3 hydraulics, extra hydraulic return, e-drive plumbed, excel- 1996 8570, 3965 hrs., 24 spd., 18.4R-38s, shedded, int. and ext. both exc. cond. lent condition, 306-623-4222, Sceptre, SK. $64,000. 306-682-4188, Muenster, SK. JD 4450, 6300 hrs., quad, dual hydraulics, s h e d d e d , $ 2 8 , 0 0 0 . 3 0 6 - 8 7 7 - 2 0 1 4 , 2008 6430 PREMIUM with 673 loader, with bale fork, 830 hrs., $80,000 OBO. 306-745-7505 cell, Dubuc, SK. 306-338-2710, 780-910-4996, Hendon, SK JD 9630T and JD 9430T, 2010 models. 1996 JD 7700, MFWD, 740 loader w/grapCall for details, Gord 403-308-1135, Leth- ple, triple hyd., $60,000. May take semi on bridge, AB. trade. Call 306-395-2658, Chaplin, SK. 2000 JD 9400, 5500 hrs., 24 spd., triples, 2008 9630T, 1500 hrs, 2600 screen, O u t b a c k Au t o S t e e r, $ 1 1 0 , 0 0 0 O B O. $265,000 OBO. 780-888-1258, Lougheed, 780-876-2667, Debolt, AB. AB. JD 7710 MFWD; JD 7810 MFWD; JD JD 8520, 4800 hrs., 3 PTH, PTO, 2 sets 8200 MFD. Both with low hrs. and can be rear duals, front duals; Also JD 8410T, equipped with loaders. 204-522-6333, Me- 4600 hrs., 16” row crop tracks, PTO, 3 lita, MB. PTH. Email for pics. 204-268-5081, Lac du 1995 8770 4400 hrs., excellent condition, Bonnet, MB. mcintp1@mymts.net 20.8x38 duals, $72,500. 306-278-7420, JD 6030, 180 HP, brand new rubber Porcupine Plain, SK. 24.5x32’s, only 5100 hrs., CAHR, $23,500. 1984 JD 8650, 13,296 hrs., work done 403-504-9607, Medicine Hat, AB. to: head gasket, injectors, injector pump, 1972 JD 4020 c/w roll bar cab, side connew starter, oil cooler cleaned and re- sole dual hyd., very good running cond., paired, rubber- 85%, new right windshield, 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. motor and fins done at approx. 9500 hrs., 2004 JD 7920, MFWD, IVT, 4 hyd., 3800 asking $21,500. 780-645-2341, St Paul, AB hrs., shedded, A-1, $92,900. Len 1996 JD 8870, 24 speed, 710 radials, 204-324-6298, Altona, MB. 4 SCV’s, diff lock, performance monitor, AutoTrac ready, 3600 hrs., exc. cond. and JD 4440, greenlighted, like new 20.8x38 appearance, $80,500. Ph. 306-276-2442, JD duals, $24,000. 403-504-9607, Medicine Hat, AB. Nipawin, SK. STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER looking 1995 JD 8100 MFWD, 5700 hrs., 20.8/38 for JD tractors to rebuild, Series 20s, 30s, duals, 540/1000 PTO, Greenlight spring 40s or 50s, or for parts. Will pay top dollar. 2011, sells w/2011 Degelman 5700 4-way Now selling JD parts. 204-466-2927, blade, $81,000 OBO. 306-567-8528, Davidson, SK. 204-871-5170, Austin, MB. CASE 2290, 5700 hrs., 1 owner, 12 spd., 3 PTH, duals, 3 remotes. Front axle replaced w/1070 spindles, etc. Exc. engine. McBride BC. 250-569-3153, leocart@hotmail.com

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2009 JD 7430, w/loader, IVT trans, 500 hrs., new condition. 403-382-8544, Picture Butte, AB. 1975 JOHN DEERE 2130, 146 loader, 3PTH, runs good. Phone 204-573-0181, Forrest, MB. 2002 JD 9520, 8500 hours, $100,000; 2008 JD 9630, 2300 hours, $250,000. Phone 306-773-5535, Rosetown, SK. 2010 JD 9630T, 650 hrs., PTO, like new. 306-536-0890, Yellow Grass, SK.

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1982 3140, cab, 3 PTH, 148 loader, new rubber, 5000 hrs., exc. condition. $15,000. 403-934-4880, Strathmore, AB.

MF 180 with loader, bucket, forks, snow plow. $6500. 306-862-5291, Nipawin, SK. 2003 MF 8280, MFWD, 4200 hrs, 540/65 R30 fronts, 650/65 R42 rears, 3 PTH, 4 remotes, $68,000. Front and rear duals also available. 780-349-3801, Westlock, AB. 1981 MF 2705, 24 spd., powershift, 3 hyds, 18.4x34 duals, good cond. Melville, SK. Ph. 306-728-5333 or 306-728-8512.

1975 MF 1085, 4238 hrs, 540 PTO, excellent yard tractor, $7800. Trades welcome, financing available. 1-800-667-4515 www.combineworld.com

1998 NH 9682, 425 HP, 12 spd, 20.8x42 triples, 5308 hrs, performance monitor, Trimble 500 AutoSteer, exc., $87,000. Gravelbourg SK. 306-648-2310, 306-648-7877 1996 NH 8970, 210 HP, MFD, powershift, w/990 Alo loader and grapple, 4700 hrs., $67,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment Ltd., Storthoaks, SK, 306-449-2255. 2002 TM150, 6600 hrs., FWA, NH FEL, grapple, 20.8x42 rears, 18x6 full powershift w/shuttle, 540/1000 PTO, heavy 3 PTH, deluxe cab, $58,000. 306-627-3254, Admiral, SK. 2002 NH TJ-450, 710x42, 5 hyds., 55 gal., diff locks, powershift, 3880 hrs., very nice cond. $139,000. 306-338-2773 Wadena SK 1996 9030 BI-DIRECTIONAL, 3400 hrs., estate sale, never used for cattle, $34,000. 306-746-7212, Raymore, SK.

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THE RM OF ESTEVAN, SK. No. 5 has the OLDER 3 PTH Planter or row crop cultivafollowing equipment for sale: 2003 Volvo tor, w/rubber gauge wheels, planters not G740B grader, 8703 hrs., $100,000 OBO; needed; 3 PTH cord wood saw; Older hard 2006 Schulte mower, model XH1500, core round baler, must be good shape. $8000 OBO; 2003 Flex Arm, model FLX15, Send photos to rzalesak@platinum.ca $2000 OBO; 2006 LuckNow snowblower, 403-627-5429, Pincher Creek, AB. $6300, OBO. For more info. contact Blaine WANTED: DEGELMAN 16’ 6-way dozer at 306-421-1942 or Kim at 306-634-2222. blade to fit JD 9400 4 WD, must be in WHEATHEART BIN SWEEP, $1100; Koend- good cond. 403-575-0633, Consort, AB. ers 8’ swath rollers, $990; Ezee-On 2135 FEL, (JD 4030- 4455), $5500; Trailmaster WANTED: 50- 60 HP tractor with front 30’ gooseneck, $7500; J&M 875B grain wheel assist. Phone 306-747-3754, cart, $26,500. Ph Hergott Farm Equipment Shellbrook, SK. AWESOME PLUS 1977 Big Bud DVD for 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK. Christmas giving! Biggest tractor ever HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS, 6 to 40 WANTED: 50’- 72’ heavy harrow; 30’ SP built. See it! Hear it! Feel it! 16 cylinders, yards: Caterpillar, Allis Chalmers/ LaPlant, windrower; 40’- 45’ landroller. Yorkton, SK. Detroit diesel engine, 900 HP, 130,000 LeTourneau, etc., PT and direct mount Phone 306-563-8482 or 306-782-2586. lbs., 1000 gallons fuel, works 60-70 acres available. Cat #12 pull grader. Tires WANTED: 5488 IH tractor, in good condian hour in Montana wheat fields. 60 min- available. 204-822-3797, Morden, MB. tion. Phone: 306-654-4614 after 7 PM, utes $29.95 + 1.50 GST. New! Working Tractors 3: Big Power Special DVD. ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New De- Prud’homme, SK. High horsepower tractors many makes, gelman equipment, land rollers, Straw- WANTED 7”x51’ AUGER; Also tandem disc, covers old and new. 90 minutes $29.95 + master, rockpickers, rock rakes, dozer notched front blades, 20’ or smaller; 1.50 GST. Special! Save $10. Both DVDs b l a d e s . P h o n e 3 0 6 - 9 5 7 - 4 4 0 3 , c e l l Phone 306-283-4771, Langham, SK. $49.90 + 2.49 GST, shipping $8.96. Con- 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. WANTED: Flexi-Coil System 95 70’ or 80’ tact Diamond Farm Book Publishers, Dept harrow packer. Prefer P30 and 5-bar WP, 16385 Telephone Road, Brighton, ON, straight tooth. Others considered. K0K 1H0. www.DiamondFarmCanada.com 780-875-8113 or 780-871-8110, Lloydminor 1-800-481-1353. WANTED: 1 or 2 15’ JD NO-TILL DRILL, ster, AB. 2006 JCB 8250 tractor, 3000 hrs, 260 double box. 780-383-3805, Warspite, AB HP, CVT trans, 65 kph top spd, full suspension front and rear, ABS brakes, dual rear WANTED: JD 7810, low hrs., c/w FEL, 3 PTO, rear 3 PTH, 4 rear remotes, front 3 PTH; NH 1037 or 1036 bale wagon. PTH, 2 front remotes, brand new rubber all 403-394-4401, Lethbridge, AB. SPEEDRITE electric fencers and accessoaround. Deluxe cab w/AC, heat and radio. WANTED: FLAIL MANURE spreader in ries. Protech Post Pounders. Lamb Very clean! $139,000. Call Jordan anytime good shape. 403-749-2435, Delburne, AB. Acres, www.lambacres.ca 306-725-4820, 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. WANTED: VALMAR pull type granular ap- Bulyea, SK. GRATTON COULEE AGRI PARTS LTD. Your p l i c a t o r. P h o n e 3 0 6 - 4 7 8 - 2 4 5 6 o r 5 x 1 0 P O RTA B L E C O R R A L PA N E L S #1 place to purchase late model combine 306-264-7612, Mankota, SK. starting at $55. 403-226-1722, 1-866-517and tractor parts. Used, new and rebuilt. WANTED: MF #36 DISCERS, all sizes, 8335, Calgary, AB, magnatesteel.com www.gcparts.com Toll free 888-327-6767. prompt pick-up. Phone 306-259-4923, 4T CONTRACTORS INC. See Custom 2000 VALTRA 8950 High Tech, w/980 306-946-9669, 306-946-7923, Young, SK. Work. Call 306-329-4485, Quickie loader, 3500 hrs, FWA, twin trac, WANTED: JD 4240 or 4250 tractor with 306-222-8197, Asquith, SK. Email: one owner. 306-842-4072, Weyburn, SK. less than 9000 hours. Call 306-739-2882, fortywhitetails@yahoo.ca 1206 INT; JD acreage tractors; 650 Satoh Wawota, SK. GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence w/loader, 3 point mower and blade. WANTED: COCKSHUTT 50 gas tractor with posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner 204-352-4306, Glenella, MB . power steering. Call 306-939-4509, Earl Wo o d P r e s e r ve r s L t d . , a s k fo r R o n Grey, SK. 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly trac- 4 0 0 ’ R A I L R O A D R A I L S f o r s a l e . tors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor 780-386-2220, 780-888-1278, Lougheed, WANTED: TRANSMISSION and a door for Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847. AB. a 6 2 1 C a s e l o a d e r. C a l l D e a n , WANTED: GOOD ENGINE from Super 92 780-639-2458, Cold Lake, AB. M a s s ey c o m b i n e o r 5 4 2 C o c k s h u t t . 1/4” TO 1/2” used wire rope suitable for fencing; also 1/4” stainless steel available. JOHN DEERE 158 LOADER w/grapple, ex- 306-543-2395 after 6:00 PM, Regina, SK. 403-237-8575, Calgary, AB. cellent condition, $5300. Joystick available WANTED: MF #36 DISCERS. Will pay top also. 403-504-9607, Medicine Hat, AB. dollar and pick from anywhere. Cupar, SK. 2-7/8” STEEL FENCE post for game fencEZEE-ON MODEL 2130 heavy loader, QA, 8’ Email: car6543@hotmail.com or Phone i n g , c u t t i n g a n d d e l i ve r y ava i l a b l e . 306-538-4487, Kennedy, SK. bucket, like new, used very little, mounts 306-723-4875. to fit all JD 7000 tractors. 780-674-5516 or 780-305-7152, Barrhead, AB BestBu ys in Used Equ ipm en t

FORD 6610, FWA, c/w Allied FEL, 3 PTH. Good acreage or small farm/ranch. Call CASE 24B 4 WD 2.5 yd. loader, cab, 306-763-0724, Prince Albert, SK. $19,900. Len 204-324-6298, Altona, MB. 1991 FORD VERSATILE 876, 6037 hours, HD 10’ DEGELMAN blade to fit 4650 and r e c e n t c l u t c h a n d c e n t e r b u s h i n g s , up, $3600, can deliver. Danny Spence, 20.8x38 Firestone radials, shedded, Speers, SK. 306-246-4632. $38,000. 306-389-2142, Maymont, SK. FOR TRADE: Loader mounts FORD TW15 1986, 2 WD, only 4000 hrs., WANTED Leon 790 to fit Case 2090, 2094, 2290 from new, 130 HP, very good cond., for and 2294. I have loader mounts for Leon $14,500; Ford 7740 SL 1993, 2 WD, 5000 90 to fit Case 2096. Phone hrs., new rear tires, nice 95 HP tractor, 7306-845-2229, Mervin, SK. $10,500 306-696-7285, Broadview, SK. ALO 990 FEL w/grapple bucket. Includes sub-frame to fit McCormick MTX200 tractor. Sub-frame could be modified to fit 1984 895 VERSATILE, 6300 hrs., new other makes and models of tractors, c/w a tires. Arch Equipment 306-867-7252, Out- quick attach grapple bucket and remote look, SK. loader control valve w/joystick. Used very 1985 VERSATILE 836, PTO, powershift, little, $9500. Looks almost new! Jordan 18.4x38 duals, 8000 hrs., $34,500. Phone anytime 403-627-9300, Pincher Creek, AB. 306-338-2773, Wadena, SK. 14’ DEGELMAN DOZER, mounts to fit: 2670 Case 4WD or 50-30 series JD 1988 FORD VERSATILE, 4850 hrs., excel- 2470, lent condition, always shedded, $37,000. 4WD. Phone 204-662-4510, Sinclair, MB. Phone 306-582-4400, Vanguard, SK. 9’ LEON BLADE, $1800. 306-962-3821, 2009 VERSATILE 2375 with 1025 hrs. Eston, SK. $135,000. Call 204-746-4131, Rosenort, 12’ LEON DOZER blade, Case 2470 mountMB. or visit: www.equipmentpeople.com ing brackets. 204-539-2925, Benito, MB. 850 VERSATILE SERIES II, newer paint D E G E L M A N D O Z E R 4 - WAY, 1 4 ’ , h a s and tires, air seeder kit, rebuilt motor, exc. mounts for JD 8650. Call 403-394-4401, cond., $25,000. 204-534-7531, Minto, MB. Lethbridge, AB. 1985 VERSATILE 876, 3700 hrs., L10 14’ DEGELMAN DOZER blade, mechaniCummins, std., never used in winter, mint, cal angle, fits 90 series Ford NH tractors, shedded, $42,000 firm. 306-497-7748. $6500. 306-843-2844, 306-843-8024, Blaine Lake, SK. Wilkie, SK. 9’ ALLIED BLADE with manual angle, $750. Located in Abbey, SK. 306-587-7602. 9030 BI-DIRECTIONAL w/loader, new motor, excellent shape; JD 344 loader w/grapple, excellent cond. 403-552-3753 or 780-753-0353, Kirriemuir, AB. FORKLIFT, MAST AND FORKS 2-stage. Phone 204-534-7651, Boissevain, MB.

DEGELMAN - PICKERS, LAND rollers, Strawmaster, rock diggers, booked savings. Hergott Farm Equipment, 306-682-2592, Humboldt, SK.

1981 UNIVERSAL 445 TRACTOR FWA, 3 pt. hitch, bucket and forks. Excellent condition, under 2000 hrs. + 3 new tires, $8700. Call 306-229-9507 after 5 PM, near Saskatoon, SK. FARM CHEMICAL/ SEED COMPLAINTS We also specialize in: Crop insurance appeals; Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; Custom operator issues; Equipment mal2005 JCB 3220 tractor, 2840 hrs., 220 HP function. Qualified Agrologist on staff. Call 70 kms/hr., full suspension, ABS brakes, Back-Track Investigations for assistance air hook-up, 540/1000, heavy 3 PTH, tires regarding compensation, 1-866-882-4779. 50%. Ernest 306-537-7287 at Regina, SK. 10’ AKRON E180T grain bag extractor, WANTED: 1966 - 1969 CASE 830 or 730 like new, $19,900; Farm King bale shredComfort King, diesel, no com, direct drive, der, 30 bu. tank, $12,900; Supreme 900 any condition. Needed for Cambodian Or- twin mix wagon, $49,900; IHC 8750 forphans who rebuild and sell to raise sup- age harvester, $14,900. Pro Ag Sales, port. Will pay in cash or tax deductible do- 306-441-2030 anytime North Battleford SK nation. 306-786-6840, Yorkton, SK. WANTED: JD 750 no-till drill. Phone phclc.office@sasktel.net 306-845-2665, Turtleford, SK. BIG BUD KT500, S/N 7610 KTA1150, 550 H P, 1 3 s p d . F u l l e r, 4 n ew M i c h e l i n SUNFLOWER HARVEST SYSTEMS. Call 800/65R32 tires, $75,000 OBO. High River for literature. 1-800-735-5848. Lucke Mfg., www.luckemanufacturing.com AB. eaajones@gmail.com 403-542-9465. 2002 JCB 3185, 185 HP, 65 km/hr., 5.9 WIRELESS DRIVEWAY ALARMS, calvCummins, 3PTH and PTO front and rear, ing/ foaling barn cameras, video surveilQuick-E loader w/joystick, 4 hyd. remotes, lance, rear view cameras for RV’s, trucks, excellent condition, $69,000; Also 9’ snow- combines, seeders, sprayers and augers. blower available to fit. 306-577-7580 or M o u n t e d o n m a g n e t . C a l g a r y, A B . 306-577-1204, Carlyle, SK. 403-616-6610, www.FAAsecurity.com DO YOU NEED a FWA tractor with loader 60’ BUILDING MOVING beams, complete 90 HP to 130 HP for less $$$? Call with tandem dollies. 306-398-2559, Cut Knife, SK. 306-231-5939, Saskatoon, SK.

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LOWEST PRICES IN CANADA on new, high quality generator systems. Quality diesel generators, Winpower PTO tractor driven alternators, automatic / manual switch gear, and commercial duty Sommers Powermaster and Sommers / Winco portable generators and Home standby packages. 74 years of reliable service. Contact Sommers Generator Systems for all your generator requirements at 1-800-690-2396. Email: sales@sommersgen.com Online: www.sommersgen.com 2 NEW HEAVY DUTY POWERSYSTEM generators: HDD7000E HD TYPE diesel powered, contractor grade, 9 HP, electric start, 120/240 service, wheel kit and battery included, c/w 1 yr. warranty, $5330; Also HDG9000E, 15 HP, all specs same as above except gas powered, $3165. 306842-2157, 306-891-3039, Weyburn, SK.

nationalleasing.com NEW AND USED Outback STS, S3 mapping units. Baseline and AutoSteer units. Trades welcome. 306-397-2678, Edam, SK. FIREWOOD: SEMI LOADS, self-unloading truck, or pick up on yard. Hague, SK. AUTO FARM ATC, c/w electric On-Trac Phone: 306-232-4986, 306-212-7196. on steering wheel, $3900. 306-862-2387 or 306-862-2413, Nipawin, SK. CUSTOM FIREWOOD PROCESSING, max block length 22”, cut and split into rough pile. $75/cord, travel costs extra. Firewood for sale: Tamarack, Poplar and Pine. $175/cord, delivery extra. Nipawin, SK. Ph. 306-862-3086 or 306-862-7831. BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood GRAIN/PELLET BURNING STOVES, Grain for sale. Contact Lehner Wood Preservers Burning and Wood Burning outdoor furLtd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. Will naces. Prairie Fire Grain Energy, Bruno, SK. www.grainenergy.ca Ph. 306-369-2825. deliver. Self-unloading trailer. SEASONED SPRUCE SLAB firewood, one ANTIQUE MONARCH WOOD BURNING cord bundles, $67. Volume discounts. V&R stove, $400. 306-642-3189, Assiniboia, SK. Sawing 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK. SASK. DEALER FOR Decker coal boilers. 306-538-4487, Kennedy, SK. BEV’S FISH & SEAFOOD LTD., buy direct, fresh fish: Pickerel, Northern Pike, Whitefish and Lake Trout. Seafood also available. Phone toll free 1-877-434-7477, 306-763-8277, Prince Albert, SK.

OUTDOOR WOOD AND COAL water furnaces: Heatmore, Global, Firetrac, propane and natural gas boilers. Complete line of underslab heating supplies, insulated pipe a n d p u m p s . I n s t a l l at i o n ava i l a b l e . 780-842-2927, Wainwright, AB.

3 LARGE FREEZERS full of Chokecherries, Pin Cherries, Raspberries, and Saskatoons. Offers? Ph. 306-782-5861, Yorkton, SK.

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DIESEL GENSET SALES AND SERVICE, 12 to 300 KW, lots of units in stock, used and new, Perkins, JD, Deutz. We also build custom gensets. We currently have special pricing on new 90 KW Perkins units. Call for pricing 204-792-7471, Winnipeg, MB.

LEGEND OUTDOOR FURNACES and Legend stokers, hydronic supplies and heating rads. Reimer Welding & Mfg, 1-877-695-2532, Cartwright, MB.

WELD YOUR OWN panels, 10’ and 12’ panels from 1-1/4” pipe, all pipe sheared to length for easy flat welding. $48/10’ flat bar panel, $54/10’ 6 bar panel, $56/12’ 5 bar panel, $63/12’ 6 bar panel. Del. avail. 780-872-0067, Canwood, SK. USED OIL WELL TUBE: 23 ft. 2-7/8”, $23; 31 ft. 3-1/2”, $39; Co Rod: 22 ft. 3/4”, $5. Phone 1-888-792-6283. 1000 JOINTS OF 2-7/8” tubing, fair condition, $20/ea; Prime 2-7/8” and 2-3/8”, $27/ea. Minimum 100 joint quantities. 306-861-1280, Weyburn, SK. TUBING: 1-1/2”, 2-3/8”, 2-7/8”, 3-1/2”. Sucker rod, 3/4”, 7/8”, 1” plain or scraper type. Other pipe avail. 1-800-661-7858, 780-842-5705, Wainwright, AB.

RAIN MAKER IRRIGATION Zimmatic pivots/ Greenfield mini pivots, K-Line towable irrigation, spare parts/ accessories, new and used equip. Custom designs to solve your specific irrigation needs. This is the 30th Anniversary for Rain Maker. For experience you can trust call: 306-867-9606 Outlook SK. www.rainmaker-irrigation.com WESTERN IRRIGATION LTD. All yourneeds in irrigation equipment. Call 306-867-9461, Outlook, SK. THINKING OF IRRIGATING or moving water? Pumping units, 6” to 10” alum. pipe; Also Wanted: 6” to 10” pipe. Call NEW AND USED generators, all sizes from Dennis, 403-308-1400, Taber, AB. 40 years 5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone of experience, not a Dealer. Email: for availability and prices. Many used in dfpickerell@shaw.ca stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB. HOME OF THE ELECTROGATOR II. 18.75 KVA 115-230 volts, Bedford diesel, Renke centre pivots, lateral pivots, miniga600 hrs; Onan 10 KVA 120-240 volt; 3 KW tors, traveling guns and new and used L i m a , S u p e r Q u i e t D e u t z d i e s e l . pumps. Can design your system and in306-398-2559, Cut Knife, SK. stall. Phone 306-858-7351 Lucky Lake, SK.

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500+ FANTASTIC FEMALES sell Dec 19, 2011, Heartland Livestock, Swift Current, SK. 50 AI’d to Final Answer; 225 Blacks, 75 BWF; 100 Simmental cross; 100 Red Angus. Ranch raised top-end heifers, 1000 to 1300 lbs. Bred for April/May calving to Angus bulls. Sale online: www.dlms.ca Call: Deer Range Farms, 306-773-7964, 306-773-9109 or 306-773-9872.

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7 REGISTERED RED ANGUS heifers, bred to reg. Black Angus, due to calve May 1, 2012. 306-861-1352, Weyburn, SK. REGISTERED 3 YR. OLD Angus bull, son of Red Brylor Stallion 19J. Phone Ken 306-563-4152, 306-563-5903, Canora, SK. or Dan 306-529-7738, Regina, SK.

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250 black,black baldie,red,red white face and tan cows bred black and red angus and charolais m ajority are 8 years and younger including 20 first calfheifers,hom e raised cows. THIS IS A CLOSED SALE

Whitewood Livestock at 306-735-2822 For m ore inform ation please callor check our website at www.whitewoodlivestock.com for m ore inform ation and pictures on this or other upcom ing cow sales.

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REGISTERED HORNED HEREFORD bred LITTLE WILLOW CREEK RANCH, 25th c o w s a n d b r e d h e i f e r s f o r s a l e . Annual Simmental Beef Bull and Heifer Sale, Friday, Dec. 9th, 1:00 PM MST at 403-337-3766, Carstairs, AB. the farm; Frenchman Butte, SK. Offering: 75 ranch raised beef bulls, 1/2 are long yearlings and 2 yr. olds; Fullbloods, Red FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale. and Black Simmental, Red Angus. Partial Cows and quota needed. We buy all class- payment option available. Bulls wintered es of slaughter cattle-beef and dairy. R&F until April 1st at no charge; Approx 200 Livestock Inc. Bryce Fisher, Warman, SK. Bred Commercial Simmental cross females bred Red Angus; Selling 10 Y-Coulee bulls, Phone 306-239-2298, cell 306-221-2620. the service sires for these heifers; Also 100 open Commercial Simmental cross females, 10 AI bred Fullblood and Purebred heifers. Bid live on-line at: www.dlms.ca For info. call Ervin Harland 306-344-4807 or Scott Harland 306-344-2027. Online catalogue: www.littlewillowcreekranch.ca

RED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE yearlings and two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders, delivery available. Website: skinnerfarmsangus.com Ph 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. SON OF RED Towaw Indeed 109H, coming PUREBRED HOLSTEIN BULL, father is three year old herd sire. Little de Ranch, Jeeves and mother is Piston Shuttle, born March 26th, Approx. 800 lbs., A very good 306-845-2406, Turtleford, SK. natured quiet fellow, has been pail fed, 15 REGISTERED OPEN HEIFERS, excel- $2500. 780-878-3515 (eves), Hay Lake, AB lent prospects, $1400/each. B-elle Red Angus, Glen and Evelyn Bloom, Turtleford, M I L K Q U OTA A N D DA I RY H E R D S NEEDED Fresh cows and heifers avail. ToSK. 306-845-2557. tal Dairy Consulting. Tisdale, SK. Rod York SOUTH VIEW RANCH has for sale 65 Red 306-873-7428, Larry Brack 306-220-5512. and Black Angus bred heifers due to start calving March 20; Also 70 young Red and Black Angus cows. Shane 306-454-2688 or Keith 306-454-2730, Ceylon, SK. 50 EXC. REPLACEMENT HEIFERS. Home raised, Limo. and Limo. cross, bred to purebred Red Angus. Start calving end March, 1000- 1200 lbs., $1500 ea. 125 CHAROLAIS cows bred to PB Charolais of bulls, start calving mid March, asking 204-424-5665 eves., La Broquerie, MB. $1350 OBO. 204-243-2423 St Ambrose MB

500 FANTASTIC FEMALES sell Dec. 19, at Heartland Livestock, Swift Current, SK. 100 Simmental cross, 300 Black, 100 Red Angus. www.deerrange.ca Deer Range Farms 306-773-7964, 306-773-9109, 306-773-9872. 26 BLACK ANGUS heifers bred Black Angus $1600 each; 5 Black Angus bulls, 3 and 4 year old; 2 black Limo bulls, 5 year old, PUREBRED CHAROLAIS cows and bred heifers, bred Charolais; Also heifer calves. M.C. QUANTOCK “Canada’s Cow Sale” $1800 each. 306-547-2286, Preeceville, SK selling 850 cows and heifers, Sat., Dec. 10, PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling Phone Jim 306-839-4710, Pierceland, SK. 2011 at Nilsson Bros., Vermilion, AB, 12:00 bulls, bred heifers, replacement heifers JMB CHAROLAIS “Nothin’ Held Back” Noon MST. The entire spring calving herd and second calvers, A1 Service. Meadow sale. Over 100 top quality Charolais, sellof purebred Angus and Red Angus sell Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140, Saska- ing everything under 8 years of age, inbred to purebred Angus, Red Angus and toon, SK. cluding all bull calves. Monday, December Flechvieh Simmental bulls. The complete 19, 1 PM, Heartland Livestock, Virden, MB. crop of bred heifers, both purebred and F1 20 FANCY BRED Heifers, good genetics C a l l 2 0 4 - 3 5 4 - 2 2 6 7 o r B y L i ve s t o c k sell in addition to the 2010 Extra age open involved, sires of these heifers are Prime 306-536-4261 or view catalogue on-line Angus, Red Angus and F1 heifers. Females Cut, Top Flight, 8180 Traveler. Call: Paul at: www.bylivestock.com pregnancy examined. More info. contact 306-640-9062 more info, Assiniboia, SK. EIGHT ONE IRON Charolais bred heifers, Mac at mcquantock@hotmail.com or 1 - 8 0 0 - 5 6 1 - 2 8 5 5 , o r T B a r C a t GOOD QUALITY RANCH raised bred heifers preg checked, all shots, due March and 306-221-2711 (Ted) 306-220-5006 (Chris) due to start calving March 15th, bred to April. 306-631-1282, Caron, SK. good quality Black Angus bulls. Asking View catalogue at www.mcquantock.com $1500. Wetaskwin AB area. 780-352-4388 YOUNG PUREBRED CHAROLAIS cow/calf pairs (June-July calves), and bred heifers. or 780-352-0926. CLIFF AND NORA WATKINS Dispersal at Bred Charolais, very quiet. 306-742-4566, Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK. FEMALES OF MERIT! December 10, 2011 Calder, SK. Wed., December 21, 1:00 PM. Featuring: at Saskatoon Livestock Sales. Offering: 50 300 Black/BBF home raised cows and Black Angus Bred Heifers and 4 Black DRD CHAROLAIS DISPERSAL, Saturday, heifers bred BA. Heifers start calving late Angus heifer calves! Top AI services to December 17, 1 PM at Heartland LiveMarch and cows early April. For more de- Hoover Dam, LT Bandwagon, Chisum, Cole stock, Regina. Selling over 90 White and tails/pictures visit www.johnstoneauc- Creek Black Cedar and Image Maker 56W. Red Factor Charolais, including all bull tion.ca or call 306-693-4715 or Cliff Foundation opportunity! For more info. calves. Call 306-727-4927 or By Livestock, 306-734-2915. contact Merit Cattle Co. 306-869-3156 or 306-536-4261 or view catalogue on-line S h a n e a t C a s t l e r o c k M a r k e t i n g at: www.bylivestock.com DISPERSALS, BRED HEIFERS and Cows, 306-741-7485. View catalogue on-line at: P BAR 3 CHAROLAIS complete disperJohnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK, www.castlerockmarketing.com sal with Bar Punch Ranch Dispersal. Wed., Dec. 14, 1:00 PM. Featuring: Rein HERD DISPERSAL 100 Black Angus cows, Monday, December 12, 11 AM, at the Dispersal 200 Black/BBF and 25 Red/RBF 4 - 6 years old. 306-478-2353 eves., Man- ranch 14 miles E of Medicine Hat on Hwy cows bred Black Angus; Pickard Dispersal kota, SK. 1. Selling over 350 head of White, Red and 85 Black/BBF and 30 Red cows bred Black Full French Charolais including all bull Angus; Other bred heifers and cows. Visit BLACK OPEN REPLACEMENT heifers,. Call calves. Call 403-527-4888 or By Livestock johnstoneauction.ca for more details and for details. Wilbar Farms, Dundurn, SK. 306-536-4261. View catalogue on-line at: 306-492-2161. pics, or call 306-693-4715. PL# 914447 www.bylivestock.com COMPLETE DISPERSAL: 200 Black Angus and Black Angus/Hereford cross cows to calf March 20th. Call 204-449-2020, DEXTERS BRED COWS, heifer and bull Moosehorn, MB. calves, 1 and 2 yr. old bulls. 403-845-5763 PRIVATE TREATY DISPERSALS All Rocky Mountain House, AB. kinds of packages available. Call Rob Holowaychuk 780-916-2628, Optimal Bovines Inc., Red Deer, AB for details. www.cattlemanagement.ca PB GALLOWAY FEMALES to sell, black and NINE REGISTERED BRED HEIFERS. dunns. Russel Horvey 403-749-2780, DelALBERTA PLAID GALLOWAY BULL & For more information phone Netherlea burne, AB. http://bigdealgalloways.com FEMALE SALE, March 10, 2012. Innisfail Cattle Co. 306-433-2091, Creelman, SK. Auction Market, Innisfail, AB. Special guest consignors: Freeway Galloways, Fred 60 BRED black/baldy heifers, bred black. and Maxine Noad, Alix, AB. On offer: 20 Full vaccination program. Woodside, MB. MO-ROC GELBVIEH BRED FEMALE Dispersal Sale, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, plus registered Galloway bulls, reds and Ph. 204-385-2408 or 204-871-5997. 1 PM at Innisfail Auction Mart, Innisfail, blacks, yearlings, 2 yr. olds and aged bulls. AB. Selling 140 bred purebred females, All bulls will be semen tested and vet inpolled, red and black, plus herd sires. The spected prior to sale; Also on offer: Select group of registered red bred females and REGISTERED RED ANGUS yearling bulls, Rauch’s have been breeding Gelbvieh since semen tested, calving ease, guaranteed 1976. Contact Otto and Marilyn Rauch red open (2011 born) heifers. Contact Steve Schweer for details 403-227-3428, breeders. Little de Ranch, 306-845-2406, 403-845-6425, or Don Savage Auctions, 403-948-3520. Email: schweer@xplornet.com or visit our Turtleford SK. website: www.albertaplaidgalloway.ca Complete sale catalogue will be available in early February, 2012. COMPLETE HERD

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TOP QUALITY Red Angus/Simm cross heifers bred Red Angus, Black Angus/Black Simm. cross heifers bred Black Angus, tan Charolais cross heifers bred Red Angus and tan cows bred Red Angus. Contact Oberle Farms Ltd., Shaunavon, SK. Kelly 306-297-3430, 306-297-9366 or Ralph 306-297-2304, 306-297-7979.

11TH ANNUAL PRAIRIE GELBVIEH ALLIANCE FEMALE SALE, Saturday, December 10th, 2011 7:00 PM at the Temple Garden Mineral Spa, Mezzanine Room, Moose Jaw, SK. Offering bred heifers, open heifers and herd bull prospect. View online: www.buyagro.com For info. call Chad 306-436-2086 or Ian 306-456-2555.

RED OPEN REPLACEMENT heifers. Call for details. Wilbar Farms, Dundurn, SK. 306-492-2161.

SELLING: BLACK ANGUS bulls. Wayside REGISTERED RED ANGUS, 6- 2 yr. old Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, first calvers, 1- 4 yr. old; 1- 5 yr. old; 3- 8 yr. old. Preg checked and bred to a Buster 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK. bull. 5 heifer calves, products of Mission BLACK ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE, Year- Statement and Sakic bulls. 1- 19th month lings and two year olds, semen tested, old bull, product of Buster. Full EPD’s. guaranteed breeders, delivery available. 306-937-3309, Battleford, SK. skinnerfarmsangus.com 306-287-3900, TOP QUALITY Red Angus heifers, bred to 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. easy calving red bulls. Call 306-784-3547 10 REGISTERED PUREBRED Black Angus Herbert, SK. females bred to son of SAV Heritage. 2Canadian Angus Elite Cows and 4 bred RED ANGUS HERD: Exceptional quality, 53 heifers included. Also 8 bull calves, avg. cows and 15 bred heifers, bred to Angus w e a n i n g w e i g h t 8 3 3 l b s . P h o n e bulls, to start calving , 403-846-5114 (cell) Rocky Mountain House, AB. 306-745-6749, Esterhazy, SK. 20 BLACK ANGUS cows bred black. These 20 REG’D Red Angus cows and heifers, due a r e r e a l l y g o o d c o w s . $ 1 4 5 0 . March 5th- April 16th, 10 heifer calves, Red Knight Holden Hiho blaze bloodlines. 306-796-4410, Central Butte, SK. Don Ruf 306-782-5805 Yorkton, SK.

DISPERSALS, BRED HEIFERS and Cows, Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK, Saturday, Dec. 17, 1:00 PM. Featuring: Howe 14 Red Angus, 14 tan and 2 white heifers bred Red Angus; Mengel Dispersal 60 white/tan/red/RBF cows bred Simm. and 25 heifers bred Red Angus; Bishoff Dispersal 50 Red/RBF cows bred Red Angus or Char.; Seldom Seen Sock Farm 50 Red/RBF heifers bred Red Angus; Bauck 60 Black/BBF heifers bred Black Angus; Wolter Dispersal 70 Black/BBF/Red cows bred Red Angus. Visit johnstoneauction.ca for more details and pictures, or call 306-693-4715. PL #914447.

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BIG ISLAND LOWLINES Farmfair Int. Premier Breeder. Fullblood/percentage, Black/Red Carrier, females, bulls, red fullblood semen, embryos. 780-486-7553 Darrell, 780-434-8059 Paul, Edmonton AB.

8 FULLBLOOD MAINE-ANJOU heifers and 5 Maine-Anjou/ Black Angus cross heifers. All bred to registered Black Angus. Phone 306-861-1352, Weyburn, SK. CANADIAN MAINE-ANJOU Association. Power, performance and profit. For info on Maine-Anjou genetics 403-291-7077, Calgary, AB. or www.maine-anjou.ca

WANTED Red Poll Bulls, summer 2012. Phone 250-827-3293, Fort St. John, BC.

WANTED: RED ROAN heifers bred Shorthorn, no purebreds. Call 306-734-2970, Chamberlain, SK. 14TH ANNUAL SHORTHORN ALLIANCE SALE, Thursday, Dec. 15th, at Saskatoon Livestock Sales, 1:00 PM. On offer will be top females consisting of heifer calves, bred heifers and cows. These are top genetics from leading SK and AB breeders. For more info call Richard Moellenbeck at 306-287-3420 or view catalogue on-line at: saskshorthorns.com

HERD DISPERSAL: 40 Simmental cows and 12 bred heifers. Young herd, good q u a l i t y. M o s t l y b l a z e d f a c e d . eandc_holdniuk@hotmail.com or 306-594-2540, Norquay, SK. SPRING CREEK SIMMENTALS and Guest Consigners sell 200 Simmental and Simm/Angus bred heifers at Heartland Livestock, Virden, MB. on Dec. 9 at 1:00 PM. Call Brian McCarthy 306-435-7527, or Craig Davidson 204-761-5991. 500 FANTASTIC FEMALES sell Dec. 19, at Heartland Livestock, Swift Current, SK. 100 Simmental cross, 300 Black, 100 Red Angus. www.deerrange.ca Deer Range Farms 306-773-7964, 306-773-9109, 306-773-9872.

8 RED YEARLING South Devon bulls for sale. These are thick bulls with great top lines and hindquarters. Low birth weights and birth EPD’s. Buy your two year old bull this fall and we will give you a winter feeding discount. Sampson McGregor Stock Farm, Iron River, AB. Phone 780-826-7077 or sms@xplornet.com

ALBERTA TEXAS LONGHORN Assoc. 780-387-4874, Leduc, AB. For more information. www.albertatexaslonghorn.com

BRED COWS FINAL DISPERSAL: Home raised Hereford and Angus sired from purebred Charolais base. Genetics selected over 35 yrs, stressing productive females with excellent feet and udders. Pictures at http://photobucket.com/royaloakfarms Call Tom 204-822-1398, Darlingford, MB. 200 HEIFERS and 2nd and 3rd calvers. Also 100 middle aged cows. Preg. checked, starting calving March 15th, Bred Black and Red Angus. Call 306-386-2213, 306-386-2490, Cochin, SK. 125 BRED Red Angus cross heifers, bred Red Angus, good uniform bunch, vaccinated and ultra sound in calf. Apr 10th calving date. Call 306-355-2700 mornings or evenings, Mortlach, SK. THE BEST SOUTHERN SK has to offer! 268 Reputation Black Heifers from Frenchman Valley Cattle Company on offer 10:00 AM SK. time Dec. 16, 2011 on TEAM auctions. These heifers have been exposed to some of the most well respected purebred bulls in the Southwest. Preg checked on Nov. 29 for calving April 1-22 (157 head) and April 22 - June 1, 2012 (111 head). Cattle will be available in lots of 20-26 head. See www.teamauctionsales.com for pictures and video. Phone Will, Porter and Maclean Livestock, for details or info on how to bid on TEAM. 306-375-7179, Kyle, SK. 100 750-850 lb. yearling steers, Angus, some Angus/Galloway cross, one owner, no growth hormones, never had grain, excellent for the grass finishing market, asking market price; Also 12 Angus cross cows to start calving mid May, asking $1200. 204-758-3374 St Jean Baptiste MB. 45 RED AND BLACK Angus bred heifers for sale, $1300. 204-937-4683, Roblin, MB. 100 RED ANGUS cross Simmental cows bred Red Simmental. 90% are 6 yrs. and under. 17 bred heifers included. Will feed to mid January. Calving starts March 20. Phone 204-855-2897, Oak Lake, MB. 85 COWS AND heifers, 2 to 8 years old, mixed breeds, start calving end of March, bred Red Angus and Simmental. Shellbrook, SK. Phone: 306-747-7965 or 306-747-2776 or 306-747-7836. 20 FULLBLOOD MAINES heifers, 21 half blood Maine/Angus heifers, 21 Angus heifers. Angus bull out June 15th. 306-476-2252, Rockglen, SK. 16- THIRD CALVERS, red and black influence, $1500 ea; 2 yr. old Simm./ Red Angus cross bull, $1600. HI-Qual maternity pen, $1800. 306-354-2691, Mossbank, SK

40 SIMMENTAL/ Simmental cross Angus bred heifers, red and black. Complete herd health, 1 iron, bred Black Angus. Sires and service sires DNA multiple trade tested. Nisku Land & Cattle Inc., 306-722-3668, FULL HERD DISPERSAL, Monday, Dec. 12th, 1 PM, Heartland Livestock, Virden, Fillmore, SK. MB. 204-748-2809. 180 cows on offer, 70 RED ANGUS/SIMM bred heifers, bred 50% black, 25% red, 25% tan. Cows have Red Angus due to calf Mid March. Doug had full vaccination program prior to breeding. To start calving Mar. 25th. 20 Goudy, 306-457-2452, Stoughton, SK. head will be 3rd calvers, 65 head will be FULLBLOOD SIMMENTAL HERD. 40 4th calvers, 65 head 5th calvers. Char breds, including 10 heifers and 12 South cows bred Red Angus, black cows bred Africans. 2 herdsires. Sleepy Hallow Sim- Charolais. 306-739-2618, 306-577-7031, mentals, Ashern, MB. 204-768-2605, Wawota, SK. 204-768-0065, cell. 30 HEREFORD CROSS Simm cross Red AnMRL REG. BRED Heifers. Red, Black and gus bred heifers. 45 day exposure to Red fullblood Simmental and registered Red Angus bull. Due April 1st. Tom Lyn Ranch Angus. Top quality, top pedigrees. The sis- Ltd., Lloydminster, SK. 306-825-2246. ters to the bulls. AI bred to breed leading 52 BLACK HEIFERS, bred to Angus cross calving ease sires. McMillen Ranching Ltd. Galloway bulls, start calving April 5th for Lee 306-928-4820, Dave 306-928-2249, 50 days. Preg checked, Ivomec, all shots. Jim 306-928-4636, Carievale, SK. Want to sell in January 2012. $1400 ea. BRED HEIFERS: 15 purebred, bred Red Call Pete 306-542-2575, Veregin, SK. Angus. 306-441-5915, 306-445-6221, Bat- 32 BRED MIXED COWS, to start calving tleford. Ap r i l 1 s t , $ 1 3 0 0 / e a . O r t a ke 2 0 at $1200/ea. 306-236-5021(eves) Makwa, SK 21 RWF Simm cross heifers 1150-1200 lbs bred Black Angus, preg checked, start mid 30 BLACK ANGUS bred heifers, $1250 March. $1500 306-427-4922 Shell Lake SK each. 306-283-4747, Langham, SK.

390 ANGUS BRED HEIFERS, bred to Black Angus calving ease bulls, start calving April. 306-224-4272, Windthorst, SK. LOOKING TO LEASE to own cows, Angus cross preferred and rent or lease your grass in south central or south west SK. All herd sizes considered. 306-774-4952, Swift Current, SK. YOUR CHOICE: 100 bred heifers $1500 ea. or 100 2nd calvers $1650 ea. BWF and BBF, bred to easy calving Black Angus sires. Many AI sired females included from top N.A. bulls. Due to start mid Feb. Herd Health Program. Wilson Farms, Prince Albert, SK. 306-922-1065 or 306-960-4291. CATTLE FINANCING available for feeder cattle and bred heifers/cows. Competitive interest rates. Call Marjorie Blacklock, Stockmens Assistance Corp., 306-931-0088, Saskatoon, SK. RED ROCK LAND AND CATTLE LTD. BRED HEIFERS. Going to Rock Solid Bred Heifer Sale, Dec. 12th, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Heartland Livestock, Swift Current, SK. Quality one owner Horned Hereford bred heifers. Exposed to proven low birthweight horned Herefords June 15th to July 27th. Total Herd Health Program. Donald, P e n n y, R i c k i a n d W i l l B a n f o r d . 306-295-3899, Eastend, SK. 4 6 C H A R O L A I S a n d S I M M E N TA L CROSS COWS, bred Charolais/Simmental Start calving Jan 10th. Full Herd Health Program. 30 under 5 yrs. old. Will preg check. Asking $1700 OBO. Call or text Andy 204-821-6058 Janelle 204-821-6043 Inglis, MB. Email: huberdja@mymets.net BURGESS RANCH will be selling top cut Black Baldy heifers at the Rock Solid Bred Heifer Sale, December 12, 2011, 1:00 PM at Heartland Livestock, Swift Current, SK. For more info. call Joe at 306-558-4705. 45 CROSS BRED cow/calf pairs, calves Angus influenced, calves approx. 200 to 300 lbs., $1650/pr. 204-937-7688, Roblin, MB FANCY QUIET bred Black Angus heifers 100 head, gate run or take them all. Express vaccination program, $1500 OBO. 306-834-5131, Kerrobert, SK. LARGE VOLUME OF Red and RWF heifers bred by AI to 74 lb. birth weight Feddes Big Sky R9. Begin calving mid April. Pics and info at www.cloverleafcattleco.com $1575 on choice. Lots of 45-50 delivered free to SK and AB; Also 50 Char/Tan heifers bred same way. Randy 204-483-0228 or Morgan 204-741-0748, Elgin, MB. 500 BRED COWS, Red Angus/Simmental cross, ages 2-9, bred to calve in May and June. Leaseback option available. Kerkain Farms, 2008 Simmental Commercial Breeder of the Year. Contact Vince Stevenson at 306-297-7950, Shaunavon, SK. COMPLETE DISPERSAL OF quiet top Red or Black Angus purebred bred heifers, Vaccinated, Ivomeced and pregnancy checked, $1500/ea. Packages of 8-10. Select from the best at Spruce Acres, 306-272-4451, Foam Lake, SK. BIRCHAM RANCH BRED HEIFERS 105 top cut first cross black brocklefaced and 30 3/4 Angus black and black brockle face heifers. Bred Black Angus. Bred June 10th to August 10th. All vaccinations. Selling at Rock Solid Bred Heifer Sale, Dec. 12, 2011. Heartland Livestock, Swift Current, SK. Call Wayne Bircham 306-558-4514. Visit us online: www.rocksolidbredheifer.com 100 GOOD QUALITY black cross bred heifers for sale. Bred Black Angus. Bulls out June 24th for 60 days. All shots in spring. Ivomec in fall, $1300 takes all, price increases for picked groups. 306-845-7373, Mervin, SK. 60 BRED HEIFERS, Angus/Simm. cross, reds and blacks, April calving, bred Red Angus. $1500. 306-969-4616, Gladmar SK GOOD QUALITY BRED HEIFERS. Red Angus cross Hereford and Red Angus cross Simm. Bred Red Angus. Ferguson Stock Farm Ltd., 306-895-4825, Paynton, SK. FOR SALE OR TRADE: 2006 32.5’ Cypress by Newmar 5th wheel, vg condition and very well made. Sleeps 4, 3 slides. Trade for cattle or horses. Asking $30,000, paid $61,000 new. For more information call 780-754-2296, Irma, AB.

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Highw a y 2 1 Feed ers 1.403.546.2 705 Ext. 8 TO TA L SELLER SATISFA C TIO N IN 2 0 10 23 GOOD CHAROLAIS cross Simmental cows. Complete herd. Asking $1200 ea. Bred Simmental to calve in May and June. 306-342-4519, Glenbush, SK. SELLING: APPROX. 90 bred heifers at Saskatoon Livestock Sales, Dec. 9. 17 Reds, balance Black Angus, all bred to Black Angus bulls. 306-831-9337, Rosetown, SK.

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75 HEREFORD CROSS RED ANGUS RED BALDY bred heifers, mid April calving. All heifers are M.C. Quantock sired, bred to Red Angus heifer bulls, average birthwe i g h t 6 8 l b s . C a l l H a r v Ve r i s h i n e 306-283-4666, Langham, SK. 31 TOP QUALITY BRED HEIFERS, Hereford/Angus cross, bred Black Angus. $ 1 3 5 0 t o p i c k o r $ 1 3 0 0 t a ke s a l l . 306-984-4755, Leoville, SK. HANNA, AB. 60 top cut black heifers bred to calving ease. Crowfoot Black Angus bulls from June 27 to August 30th. Pfizer Gold herd health program, no brands. Call 403-854-3374 or 403-854-0230 cell. DIAMOND K CATTLE COMPANY LTD. has 80 head of top cut home raised heifers consigned to the Rock Solid Heifer Sale in Swift Current, SasK. on Dec. 12th at 1:00 PM. Red Angus, red baldies, some with 1/4 Simm., also tans. All bred to proven Red Angus bulls. Full herd health. Due mid March. Can emails pics. Ph Bryce Weiss 306-662-2926, Maple Creek, SK. 150 BLACK and Red Angus good quality young bred cows. 306-773-1049, Swift Current, SK. BAXTER BLACK coming to Regina, SK, Friday, February 10, 2012. For more info., contact the SAA at 306-441-2265. HOME RAISED Black and Red Angus heifers, bred Black Angus. Bulls out June 15, in Aug. 28th. Preg tested, Ivermectin. Ph. 306-538-4605, Kennedy, SK.

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50 CHAROLAIS/RED Angus cross cows, bred Char./ Red Angus. Ph 306-435-2256, 15 RED AND Black cows to calve February and March, $1150/ea. Ph: 306-329-4382, 306-435-9468, Moosomin, SK. Asquith, SK. 60 RED ANGUS/ SIMMENTAL cross cows, bred Red or Black Angus, to start BLACK AND BLACK BALDY bred heifers, calving March 1st. $1400 for pick up to 30. b r e d B l a c k A n g u s . D u e A p r i l 5 t h . 306-493-2969, Delisle, SK. Call 306-845-2634, Mervin, SK. 150 CROSS BRED 3 and 4 yrs. old, bred Angus and Charolais, start calving Apr. 20th, complete vaccination, $1400. 204-449-2344, Steep Rock, MB. HERD DISPERSAL- Due to health. 200 tan, white, red and black cows, good records kept. 306-245-3311, Weyburn, SK. 15 BLACK ANGUS heifers, bred Black Angus, bull turned out June 6, 2011, $1500 OBO. 306-739-2882, Wawota, SK. 83- 3-5 YEAR OLD COWS. Bred to Red Angus, 70% are Black Angus, also various others available. Bred to calve mid-April. For info call 204-851-1856, Reston, MB. 50 HEREFORD ANGUS home grown, top quality, ranch raised bred heifers. Bred to calving ease Black Angus bulls. Preg. checked for March 24th calving start. $1400/head. Phone Winston, Meggan or Aaron Hougham at 306-344-4913, Frenchman Butte, SK.

REPUTATION HERD DISPERSAL for Cliff and Nora Watkins, Aylesbury, SK. Approx. 300 beautiful Black, BWF, BBRF bred heifers and young cows. Top quality. Home grown. Selling December 21st, 2011 at Johnstone Auction in Moose Jaw, SK. More bred heifers at the ranch. Details at: www.johnstoneauction.ca or call Cliff at 306-734-2915. 81 BLACK BRED HEIFERS. Bred to proven Black Angus heifer bulls. Ultrasound preg tested, to start calving April 1st. Call Kevin 403-371-8183, Crossfield, AB. 150 EXCELLENT CHAROLAIS cross cows, bred Charolais, $1300; 25 Char. cross heifers, bred Red Angus, $1400. Start calving March 1st. Herd health program. Will keep until Jan. 306-278-2903, 306-278-7988 cell, Porcupine Plain, SK.

COMPLETE COW HERD DISPERSAL: 190 spring calvers, plus 30 fall calvers. All cows home raised, age verified, young Tarentaise cows. Prefer to sell as a herd for 100 PLUS BRED HEIFERS, Simmental $1250 each or lots of 50 at $1450 each. heifers bred Red Angus. Simmental/ Red Contact Ken 204-568-4651, Miniota, MB. Angus bred Black Angus. Also major cow herd reduction, mainly bred Simmental. All LARGE VOLUME OF Black and BWF heifone iron cattle. Selling to due to health ers bred by AI to 69 lb. birth weight SAV reasons. 3J Simmental Farms, Lintlaw, SK, Final Answer 0035. Begin calving mid 306-325-4622 res., 306-327-8005 cell. A p r i l . P i c t u r e s a n d i n fo r m at i o n at www.cloverleafcattleco.com $1575 on 200 RED CROSS BRED heifers, bred Angus choice. Lots of 45-50 delivered free to SK for April 20 calving, complete vaccination, and AB. Randy 204-483-0228 or Morgan $1400. 204-449-2344, Steep Rock, MB. 204-741-0748, Elgin, MB. 46 ANGUS CROSS bred heifers, due to calf RK AN IM AL S UPPL IES ca rryin g March 1st. Bred to easy calving Limo bulls, fu ll s to ck o fAn d i s clip p ers $1550 ea. Lyle 780-312-5511, Falun, AB. a n d b l ad es .

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1-8 00-440-26 9 4. w w w .rka n im a lsu pplies.co m 36 RED ANGUS/Simmental cross cows, bred Red Angus calved in April, $1425 each; 13 Red Angus/Simmental cross heifers (open), 625-650 lb. weights, $800 each; Red Angus 3 year old bull, $2500. Contact Tyson 306-621-3100, Yorkton, SK. 60 FANCY BLACK ANGUS/Black baldie heifers, bred to easy calving. Peak Dot Black bulls turned out July 1. Preg checked, Ivomeced and all shots up to date. Can feed till later date. Really nice e ve n g r o u p , r e a dy t o g o t o w o r k . 306-682-1372, Bruno, SK. 7 GOOD QUALITY quiet bred heifers for sale: 1 red face, 6 red/white face. All bred Red Angus. Due to calve Mar. 20-May 15. 306-344-4808, Frenchman Butte, SK. 200 BRED HEIFERS bred Red and Black Angus, starting June 1st. 306-442-4545, Weyburn, SK. 100 ANGUS/CHAR cows, Tan/white/reds. Vaccinated, Ivomeced, $1275/herd. Will keep to January. C&R Grisdale Farms, 306-278-7276, Weekes, SK. 54 BLACK, BBF bred heifers, bred to easy calving black bulls, 60 day breeding period, Full Phizer Vaccine Program. Preg tested. $1600. 306-480-6286, Mayfair, SK. 175 BRED COWS mostly black and reds, bred to Black Angus bulls. Bulls turned out July 15. Preg checked and ready to go. $1500 OBO. Booked into Weyburn Livestock Exchange Dec 9th. Contact Ralph Corcoran 306-532-4778, Langbank, SK. 15 RED AND BLACK Simmental, good producing cows; Also 4 red bred yearling heifers. Call 306-374-7788, Saskatoon, SK. ONE IRON RANCHER heifers: Black Angus, BBF, Red Angus, RBF. Bred June 14 to lite birth Black bulls. They’re looking good. Chanig Ranch, 306-478-2658, Mankota, SK W+ RANCH HAS complete one iron 200 bred cow dispersal for sale. Charolais, Simmental and Beef Booster M4 cross. 30 bred heifers, balance young cows under 8 yrs. old, good feet and udders, no culls. Full herd health program. Heifers exposed on May 15th. Cows exposed June 1st. Call Stewart Tataryn 204-646-2338, RM of St. Laurent, MB. 250 ANGUS PAIRS, 100 bred Angus cows, 306-335-7875, Lemberg, SK.

WANTED: 50 bred cows, prefer Black or Red Angus, on lease to purchase. 306-590-8434, Kamsack, SK. WANTED: CULL COWS for slaughter. For bookings call Kelly at Drake Meat Processors, 306-363-2117, ext. 111, Drake, SK. WANTED TO LEASE cows, short or long term. 306-681-7610 or 306-395-2668, Chaplin, SK. WANTED: RED ROAN heifers bred Shorthorn, no purebreds. Call 306-734-2970, Chamberlain, SK. WOULD LIKE TO LEASE bred cows to calve April and May for 5-7 yrs. Will offer 30% guaranteed calf crop. Call for details 306-554-3198, Dafoe, SK. C U S TO M C AT T L E F E E D I N G , backgrounding, finishing and bred cattle. 403-631-2373, 403-994-0581, Olds, AB. WANTED: LOOKING TO lease/winter up to 100 head of cattle and calve out in the spring. Lots of food and well water. Call 306-291-9905 for more info. East of Saskatoon, SK. Very reasonable. WILL BUY GOOD quality 600 lb. bull calves. Call Daron Priest, 306-825-7756, 306-821-7736, Lloydminster, SK.

15th ANNIVERSARY Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede BEEF PEN SHOW, December 16th and 17, 2011. Commercial and Purebred Classes, 4-H, plus a CASH added Steer Jackpot. Enter on-line at www.mhstampede.com or 403-527-1234.

CLYDESDALE GELDING, 4yrs., Bay, white BUYING WILD BOAR for 20 years. All sizface and legs, 18.2 HH. 780-922-3449, es, highest $$$ paid. Canadian Heritage Sherwood Park, AB. Foods, Ralph or Greg at 1-877-226-1395. 40 FEMALE WILD BOARS. Very strong long term market, $1000/ea. Venda or Wayne 306-769-8802, Arborfield, SK. FOR SALE: Mammoth and Mammoth cross donkeys, $500 each. Phone 204-434-6132, Steinbach, MB. WEANLING PIGS for sale. 306-842-5874, Weyburn, SK. REGISTERED BLACK PERCHERON STALLION, well bred, coming 3 yrs. old, E VA a n d D N A t e s t e d . C a l l D a r c y 204-748-3110, 204-851-0696, Virden, MB.

NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for over 15 years, is looking for Elk. “If you have them, we want them.” Make your final call with Northfork for pricing! Guaranteed prompt payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB. ELK VALLEY RANCHES buying all ages of elk. Phone Frank 780-846-2980, Kitscoty, AB or email to elkvalley@xplornet.com

PAYSEN LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT INC. We manufacture an extensive line of cattle handling and feeding equipment including squeeze chutes, adj. width alleys, crowding tubs, calf tip tables, maternity pens, gates and panels, bale feeders, Bison equipment, Texas gates, steel water troughs and rodeo equipment. Distributors for Cancrete concrete waterers, El-Toro electric branders and twine cutters. Our squeeze chutes and headgates are now available with a neck extender. Phone 306-796-4508, email: ple@sasktel.net BOER/DAIRY cross bred doelings. Ready website: www.paysen.com to breed. Excellent milk and good mothering skills. Fort McLeod, AB. 403-635-0641 STEEL VIEW MFG.: 30’ portable windor 403-553-2014. No Sunday calls please. breaks, HD self-standing panels, silage/ REG. LAMANCHA BUCK, 3 yrs. old, great hay bunks, feeder panels. Quality portable milking/show genetics. 306-314-9048, p a n e l s at a f fo r d a b l e p r i c e s . S h a n e 306-493-2300, Delisle, SK. 306-982-3785, Christopher Lake, SK.

BERKSHIRE, TAMWORTH CHESTER White boars and gilts. Delivery avail. to SK, AB, BC at cost. 204-828-3317, 204-750-1493, 204-750-2759, St. Claude, MB. PB BERKSHIRE SOWS to farrow December a n d J a n u a r y. B l a i n H j e r t a a s , 306-452-3882, Redvers, SK. HERD DISPERSAL: 2 mature mares, proven breeders and 2 junior phillies, hal- BUYING ALL OUTSIDE raised swine, all 30 FEMALE GOATS 8 months old, 15 Boer, ter broke. All animals are registered. weights and colors, paying highest $. 15 Cashmere cross Kiko. Your choice $175 Ralph 1-877-226-1395. Phone 780-991-6035, Leduc, AB. each. 204-854-2574, Pipestone, MB. 10 YR. OLD gelding, used for ranch work in Cypress Hills, make a great trail horse, $2500. 306-295-3366, Eastend, SK. WANTED: BERKSHIRE, Tamworth and all crosses. Paying highest $$. Canadian Heritage Foods. Ralph at 1-877-226-1395. PAYSEN BISON SQUEEZE with crowding HERD DISPERSAL: 110 Percheron and gate and holding pen, hardly used, $8000. Belgian mares, plus 11 stallions. C a l l Te r r y a t 3 0 6 - 6 8 1 - 7 2 6 4 o r 204-748-2166, Virden, MB. 306-759-2645, Brownlee, SK. BAXTER BLACK coming to Regina, SK, BISON SQUEEZE easily converted to hyFriday, February 10, 2012. For more info., draulics. Value $11,000. Asking $4,000. contact the SAA at 306-441-2265. ANDRES TRUCKING. Call us for a quote 306-423-5979, St. Louis, SK. today. 306-224-2088, Windthorst, SK. PUT A GOOD handle on your started horse PORTABLE LIVESTOCK SCALE, very good or keep your broke horse in shape. Lots of BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison condition, new electronic readout, $3,000 cattle and miles. 403-892-2470, Picture is looking to contract grain finished bison OBO. Don at 403-378-4898, Duchess, AB. Butte, AB. for a growing market in Canada, US and Europe. Paying top market $$ for all aniRAMSAY PONY RIDES have for sale well- mals. For more information contact Roger broke kids horses from pony to saddle Provencher, roger@cdnbison.com or horse sizes. Also weanling colts. Some 306-468-2316. Join our Producer-owned STONE/BIG HORN cross ram for sale, $10,000. 306-825-4037, Lloydminster, SK. horses and ponies also broke to drive. All bison company and enjoy the benefits. broke horses sold with a written guaranPREMIUM WOOD SHAVINGS, livestock 70 BRED BISON cows, 7 to 15 yrs. old, tee. Also new and used riding saddles. bedding, sold by the bag, pallet, 1/2 load, $ 2 5 0 0 e a c h . 3 0 6 - 9 2 9 - 2 3 3 5 , c e l l : full load. 306-229-5438, Saskatoon, SK. 306-386-2490, 306-386-2213, Cochin, SK. 306-961-9241, Prince Albert, SK. WWW.ELLIOTTCUTTINGHORSES.COM SHAVINGS: Manufactured from kiln dried 35 Plus years of training, showing, sales, BUYING ALL CLASSES of feeder bison Pine. Highly compressed 4’x4’x4’ bales that clinics, lessons. Clifford and Sandra Elliott. and cows. Contact Dave 780-592-2288 or hold 325 cu. ft. each. Makes premium cell. 780-853-0946, Mannville, AB. Paynton, SK. Phone 306-895-2107. quality bedding for large and small aniand poultry. Low dust, very soft and TRIM BOSS: The Power Hoof Trimmer. TOP CANADIAN DOLLARS, Canadian mals Size, 3/4” and under. Call for Take the work out of hoof trimming. Trim Rangeland Bison is buying all classes of absorbent. load quotes. Wholesale prices direct wall, sole and flare on saddle horses, bison for our growing well established truck from the plant. Can ship anywhere up to drafts and minis. Call 780-898-3752, Alder markets in North America and Europe. 60 bales per load. Call Tony 250-372-1494 Why pay any broker or membership fees, Flats, AB. www.rlscanada.ca or Ron 250-804-3305, Chase, BC, or web: we proudly process exclusively in Canada www.britewood.ca only. Prompt payment, book with Armin 403-748-4218, Lacombe, AB. or email us at: info@rangelandbison.ca CERTIFIED FARRIER. Holdfast, SK. Call HIGH HOG MANUAL bison squeeze and SOLAR WEST portable pumping stations; Hi-Hog Tub, used very little, $10,000 or MORAND livestock equipment; Portable Jacob at: 306-488-4408. will trade for livestock. Ph 403-556-5777, windbreaks; Custom built panels and CANADIAN FARRIER SCHOOL: Gary Olds, AB. gates. Delivery available. 1-866-354-7655, Johnston, www.canadianfarrierschool.ca http://ajlivestock.mystarband.net Email gary@canadianfarrierschool.ca HERD DISPERSAL: 28 cows and 2- 2 yr old heifers. Offers. Phone 306-862-8490 or WANTED: 8” SVEN ROLLER MILL, any Phone: 403-359-4424, Calgary, AB. 306-428-2769 evenings, Snowden, SK. condition. Phone 204-761-3760, NewMANY BONE BISON CO-OP is a gov’t dale, MB. backed livestock loan guarantee program. HI-QUALL MATERNITY PEN, $1500; Calf THE LIVERY STABLE, for harness sales and Finance is avail. for bred or feeder bison. hot box w/heater, $200; 400 gal. plastic repairs. 306-283-4580, 306-262-4580, Call Tricia 306-885-2241. Also ask about water trough w/float $250. 306-547-2286, Langham, SK. the gov’t interest rebate for feeders. For Preeceville, SK. GEORGE’S HARNESS & SADDLERY, makers Sask. Residents only. Sedley, SK. BALE KING VORTEX 3000 bale shredder, of leather and nylon harness. Custom sad- ELK VALLEY RANCHES, buying all ages v e r y g o o d c o n d i t i o n , $ 7 0 0 0 O B O . dles, tack, collars, neck yoke, double trees. of feeder bison. Call Frank 780-846-2980, 780-808-9778, Lashburn, SK. www.georgesharnessandsaddlery.com Call Kitscoty, AB or elkvalley@xplornet.com 120’ BELTING FEED trough, c/w scale and 780-663-3611, Ryley, AB. 6 MONTH OLD bottle fed bison heifer, now 45 bu. feed cart. $4,000 OBO; 10’ blower USED HARNESS for medium and small o n h a y a n d g r a i n . Ta k i n g o f f e r s . t o p i c k u p c h a f f p i l e s . $ 3 5 0 0 O B O. horses. Ladies chaps and saddlebags. 306-383-4094, Clair, SK. 306-834-8100, Major, SK. 306-584-2850, Regina, SK. HI-HOG BISON TUB. $5000 or trade for 2 0 0 3 J I F F Y 9 2 0 H D b a l e p r o c e s s o r McLAUGHLIN CUTTER, restored, very heifer calves. Call 403-747-2500, Alix, AB. w/grain tank, good, $6900 OBO. Montmargood condition, $1000. 204-838-2424, NORTHFORK- INDUSTRY LEADER for tre, SK. 306-424-2862, 306-424-7989. 204-748-4404, Kenton, MB. over 15 years, is looking for finished Bison, HIGHLINE 7000 HD bale processor, hyd. SINGLE SEAT SLEIGH, all new wood and grain or grass fed. “If you have them, we apron, twine cutter, 1000 PTO, vg cond., leather seats. Professional detailing. Quar- want them.” Make your final call with $8500 OBO. 306-883-2969, Mildred, SK. ter horse size harness. Heavy harness, col- Northfork for pricing! Guaranteed prompt CALL YOUNG’S EQUIPMENT Inc. for all lars and work bridles, etc. 306-968-2709, payment! 514-643-4447, Winnipeg, MB. your livestock equipment needs. Regina, Marengo, SK. 10 PROVEN exposed wood cross cows and SK. 1-800-803-8346, Ask for Ron or Kevin. 1 2009 pure wood bull $30,000. Dr. Marshall Patterson, Kirkwall Moor Ranch and FREESTANDING PANELS: 30’ windbreak panels; 6-bar 24’ and 30’ panels; 10’, 20’ FOR SALE: NEW side saddle tree ready to Consulting 306-694-1759, Moose Jaw, SK. and 30’ feed troughs; Bale shredder bunks; be made into a English or Western side 2010 - ONE HALF WOOD open heifers off Silage bunks; Feeder panels; HD bale feedsaddle. 204-483-2222 eves, Carroll, MB. grass; 2009 and 2010 Pure Wood breed ers; All metal 16’ and 24’ calf shelters. Will bull prospects; Trophy mature hunt bulls custom build. 306-424-2094, Kendal, SK. with or w/o meat. Viking Bison 306-874-7590, Naicam, SK. 2009 WOODS CROSS bred heifers, $3,000 OBO. 306-272-7729, Foam Lake, SK. BRED ROMANOV EWES for sale, 2 to 5 yrs. PURCHASING ALL AGES and classes of Bison. Prompt payment. Bruce, Youngstown, old. 780-967-0316, Onoway, AB. AB. 403-651-7972 or 403-779-2218. 18 SUFFOLK/RAMBOUILLET cross ewe lambs, 10 Rambouillet/Polypay cross ewe 10 EXPOSED HEIFERS, 850-950 lbs, Woodland. Ready to go, near Swift Curlambs. $225 ea. 306-246-4468 Richard SK. rent, SK, $2800/each, 306-773-6305. YEARLING BORDER CHEVIOT rams. 10 READY TO FEED purebred Border Cheviot yearling ewes, ROLLED GRAIN, exposed for March lambing. 10 open purebred Rambouillet yearling ewes. 5 Border HUNT AND BREEDING STOCK, typical gePELLETS AND MORE. Cheviot cross ewe lambs. Graham or Jan- netics, 200”+, High Tower offspring. 12 V or Hydraulic drive. ice 204-532-2008, Binscarth, MB. Loessl Game Farm, Phone Dennis at Options include digital scale, PUREBRED DORSET RAMS, yearlings 306-682-3626, 306-227-2442, Pilger, SK. and Feb. born ram lambs. Strictly culled. MATURE REINDEER BULLS for sale. Call HD 3PTH, trailer kit and Breeder of quality Dorset sheep since Jim or Connie, Fort Qu’Appelle, SK., mixinga uger. 1977, Bonnie Tweedie, Delisle, SK., 306-332-3955. 306-493-2716. Call For Your Nearest Dealer FLOCK DISPERSAL: 700 open ewes, 2-7 1-877-695-2532 years old, crossbred with Canadian Arcott, g r a s s l a m b i n g f l o c k . C a l l J o h n , BRED ELK COWS and HEIFERS, sire bulls used, all cut btwn 30 and 40 lbs of velvet 204-768-4533, Fairford, MB. at 3 yrs of age. 306-532-4841 Wapella, SK.

ELK BREEDING STOCK Sales, yearling Jinnocks, bred cows, limited supply, top ALL CLASSES OF SHEEP and goats; Buying end genetics. Call Bob at 780-836-2689, all breeds. 306-978-9723 or 306-229-6147 Manning, AB. cell. PRODUCER OWNED Canadian Prairie Bison is paying TOP DOLLAR FOR ELK to supply our growing markets. Give Roger a call BELGIAN GELDING, 4 yrs., Sorrel w/strip, before you sell, 306-468-2316. 18.3 HH. Phone 780-922-3449, Sherwood Park, AB. SHEEP DEVELOPMENT BOARD offers ATTENTION ELK PRODUCERS in AB. and BRED BELGIAN AND PERCHERON mares, extension, marketing services and a full SK.: elk cows wanted. AWAPCO is paying will produce Japan colts. 204-436-2571, l i n e o f s h e e p a n d g o a t s u p p l i e s . $7.10/kg., hot hanging. Call us today to discuss how AWAPCO can work for you. 306-933-5200, Saskatoon, SK. Elm Creek, MB Non-members welcome. 780-980-7589, Leduc, AB. TOP DOLLARS for elk delivered to Canadian Rangeland Elk, Lacombe, AB. We are BIG 18.1 HH 8 year old clyde gelding, bay, looking for year round supply for our four whites, broke single and double, provgrowing meat markets. No membership en show horse. Loads barrier safe and up NEED WILD BOAR, pay cash $1.90/lb. For o r b r o ke r fe e s , p l e a s e c a l l T h o m a s to date on shots. 306-745-2577, Langeninformation call Benoit 1-866-758-2607. 1-866-497-0078. burg, SK.

802 NDE VERTICAL MIXER, includes 1000 PTO, digital scale, right hand discharge. Used very little, in very good condition. $19,000 OBO. Phone 204-642-2301 or 204-642-5766, Gimli, MB. 2004 BALE KING 3110 bale processor, RH discharge, grain tank, big tires. Phone: 306-338-2644, Kuroki, SK.

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SAFE NEW ONE-MAN corral designs plus 80 ideas to save costs and labor, 120 diagrams, free look. OneManCorrals.com SILVER STREAM SHELTERS: 30x72 single steel frame cover kit, $4700; 38x100 truss, $11,900. Replacement tarps for any brand, patch kits, rope webbing and ratchets. Call 1-877-547-4738. HOPPER FEEDER 100+ bu. on trailer, hyd. drive, folding auger; Also 2 used 45 bu. 3 PTH or trailer mount models; Also several cattle and bale scales. Elias Scales 306-445-2111, North Battleford, SK. www.eliasscales.com ATTENTION LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS: 5 bar panels, 30’; 30’ windbreak panels; 30’ silage bunks; 30’ all steel grain troughs; 30’ bale shredder bunks; 20’ Texas gates and round bale feeders. Weld on and bolt on clamps for sucker rod and pipe, 3/4” to 3-1/2”. Will build equipment to your specs. Delivery available. Authorized dealer for feed box, pellet and grain feeders. Also handle complete line of wood and steel fence posts and rough cut lumber. Authorized dealer for Sakundiak grain bins. We manufacture hopper cones. Phone: 306-538-4487, K e n n e d y, SK. www.parksidefarmandranch.com 2008 LUCKNOW 2270 twin screw vertical mix wagon, low usage, asking $36,000. Also 340 Farm Aid, $4,500. 306-224-4272, Windthorst, SK. 2008 HAYBUSTER 2650 bale shredder, one owner, exc. cond., $15,000; 2008 25’ Tri-Haul bale hauler, self-unloading, one owner, exc. cond., $5000. 306-369-2789, 306-369-7792, Bruno, SK. 2005 JIFFY 900 bale shredder, like new condition, $6500. 306-735-2645, Whitewood, SK. BALE PROCESSOR REM 3600R, new cond., $8500. Ron 306-384-4512, Saskatoon, SK. W ill As s is t W ith S h ippin g

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2012 FORESTER 2.5X

2012 IMPREZA 2.5i

STANDARD FEATURES: Subaru symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive, 2.5L 170 hp horrizontally-opposed SUBARU BOXER engine, 5-speed Manual Transmission (5MT) with Hill Holder system, Vehicle Dynamics Control System and Traction Control System (TCS). Anti-lock Braking System. Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. Privacy tinted glass.

STANDARD FEATURES: Subaru symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive, 2.5L 170 hp horizontally-opposed SUBARU BOXER engine 6 standard airbags. Auxiliary audio input.

SUPERIOR JAPANESE ENGINEERING FROM

25,995*

2012 LEGACY A TRUE MID-SIZE SEDAN!

up to

A new standard in luxury, bigger, better and yes 45mpg! SUPERIOR JAPANESE ENGINEERING FROM

19,995*

$500 FREE accessories

23,995*

Taxes, freight and preparation extra.

GREAT FINANCE RATES AVAILABLE STARTING FROM

up to

$500 FREE accessories

3.9%

2011 5-doors Sport Package Shown*

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2011 FORESTER CP

SUBARU

CONVENIENCE PKG, AUTO, CLOTH, ALLOY WHEELS, POWER SEAT, USB, AIR CONDITION, HEATED SEATS, POWER PKG, REMOTE ENTRY, SATIN WHITE/BLK. INT

NOW

GRADUATE

2011 IMPREZA TP

$ O S23,185

WAS $25,685

LOADED, COMMAND START, ONLY 49,000 KMS

11,995

8,995

WAS $10,995

37,995

LIMITED SEDAN, AUTO, LEATHER, SUN ROOF, ALLOYS, DE-ICER, 9 SPEAKER HARMON KARDON, MEDIA HUB, POWER HEATED SEATS, SATIN WHITE/ BLK. INT

NOW

WAS $25,685

31,085

30,995

27,685

TURBO, AWD, MEGA SPOILER

31,995

NOW

2011 IMPREZA LP

LIMITED SEDAN, AUTO, LEATHER, SUN ROOF, ALLOYS, DE-ICER, 9 SPEAKER HARMON KARDON, MEDIA HUB, POWER HEATED SEATS, CARAMEL BRONZE/BLK. INT

NOW

WAS $34,085

31,995

2009 NISSAN TITAN SE

4 DOOR, 5.6L, 4X4, LOW KMS

WAS $32,995

32,995

2011 IMPREZA SP

SPORT SEDAN, AUTO, HEATED CLOTH SEATS, BLUETOOTH, SUN ROOF, DE-ICER, IPOD USB HUB, LEATHER WRAP STEERING, BODY KIT, SATIN WHITE/BLK INT.

NOW

WAS $27,885

JUST ADD TAX

NO HAGGLE SAVINGS OF $2,500

2011 IMPREZA LP LIMITED SEDAN, AUTO, LEATHER, SUN

ROOF, ALLOYS, DE-ICER, 9 SPEAKER HARMON KARDON, MEDIA HUB, POWER HEATED SEATS, SATIN WHITE/ BLK. INT

NOW

WAS $34,085

31,085

JUST ADD TAX

NO HAGGLE SAVINGS OF $2,500

2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA

TURBO, AWD, LOW KMS

WAS $29,185

26,685 S25,385

NO HAGGLE SAVINGS OF $2,500

WAS $33,995

2.5X, AUTO CLOTH, AIR CONDITION, HEATED SEATS, POWER PKG, REMOTE ENTRY SPARK SILVER/OFF BLK. INT

JUST ADD TAX

2010 SUBARU WRX

33,995

2011 FORESTER 2.5X

JUST ADD TAX

NO HAGGLE SAVINGS OF $2,500

WAS $30,185

JUST ADD TAX

WAS $33,995

NOW

31,085

2007 SUBARU STI

5 SPD., SUNROOF, LOADED, LOW KMS

WAS $32,995

WAS $34,085

XTR, BLACK METALLIC PAINT, LOADED

WAS $35,995

ALLOY WHEELS, POWER SEAT, USB, AIR CONDITION, HEATED SEATS, POWER PKG, REMOTE ENTRY, MARINE BLUE/BLK. INT

NO HAGGLE SAVINGS OF $2,500

2011 IMPREZA LP

2010 FORD F150 4X4

2008 FORD F350 2010 SUBARU 4X4 OUTBACK AWD DIESEL, SUPER DUTY, LARIAT, TOW PACKAGE

NO HAGGLE SAVINGS OF $2,500

AUTOMATIC, SUNROOF, COMMAND START

2011 FORESTER 2.5X CONVENIENCE PKG, AUTO, CLOTH,

NO HAGGLE SAVINGS OF $2,500

JUST ADD TAX

2005 FORD FOCUS

JUST ADD TAX

$ $ O 26,285 S 23,185 NOW

WAS $28,785

NO HAGGLE SAVINGS OF $2,500

2007 FORD YARIS

27,685

SPORT SEDAN, AUTO, HEATED CLOTH SEATS, BLUETOOTH, SUN ROOF, DEICER, IPOD USB HUB, LEATHER WRAP STEERING, BODY KIT, DARK GREY/ OFF BLK. INT

SPORT HATCH, AUTO, HEATED CLOTH SEATS, BLUETOOTH, SUN ROOF, DEICER, IPOD USB HUB, LEATHER WRAP STEERING, BODY KIT, CAMELIA RED PEARL/BLK. INT

WAS $30,185

2011 IMPREZA SP

JUST ADD TAX

NO HAGGLE SAVINGS OF $2,500

WAS $39,995

NOW

WAS $30,185

NO HAGGLE SAVINGS OF $2,500

2011 FORESTER CP CONVENIENCE PKG, AUTO, CLOTH,

ALLOY WHEELS, POWER SEAT, USB, AIR CONDITION, HEATED SEATS, POWER PKG, REMOTE ENTRY, SATIN WHITE/BLK. INT

JUST ADD TAX

2011 IMPREZA SP

NOW

JUST ADD TAX

WAS $13,500

NO HAGGLE SAVINGS OF $2,500

TOURING SEDAN, AUTO, HEATED CLOTH SEATS, BLUETOOTH, SUN ROOF, DE-ICER, IPOD USB HUB, SATIN WHITE/ BLK. INT.

NOW

WAS $30,185

JUST ADD TAX

NO HAGGLE SAVINGS OF $2,500

2011 FORESTER CP CONVENIENCE PKG, AUTO, CLOTH,

ALLOY WHEELS, POWER SEAT, USB, AIR CONDITION, HEATED SEATS, POWER PKG, REMOTE ENTRY, SATIN WHITE/BLK. INT

JUST ADD TAX

27,685 S27,685

27,685

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WAS $30,185

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4X4, LONG BOX, LOW KMS

WAS $28,995

26,995

2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT

PEARL WHITE, LEATHER, SUNROOF, NAVIGATION, LOCAL TRADE

WAS $26,995

24,995

2011 LEGACY LP 6

LIMITED SEDAN, AUTO, 6 CYLINDER, LEATHER, SUN ROOF, ALLOYS, DEICER, 9 SPEAKER HARMON CARDON, MEDIA HUB, POWER HEATED SEATS, GRAPHITE GREY/OFF BLK. INT.

NOW

WAS $36,915

33,915

JUST ADD TAX

NO HAGGLE SAVINGS OF $2,500

2007 SUZUKI XL7 AWD 7 PASSENGER, HEATED LEATHER SEATS, SUNROOF, LOW KMS

WAS $19,995

17,995

2006 CHEV TRAILBLAZER

4WD, SUNROOF, LOW KMS

WAS $17,995

15,995

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USED INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE

SOLD AS IS WHERE IS

Combines and Headers Cash Price

Model

Year

Description

Stk. #

$219,900

John Deere 9870

2008

DUALS, FINE CUT CHPR, BULLET RTR, JD 915 P/U HDR , 1000E HRS

S725714

(SA)

$218,700

Case IH 8010

2008

LAT HDR TILT CTRL, AFX RTR, 16FT 2016 P/U HDR 1000E HRS

203448A

(LL)

$213,500

Case IH 8010

2008

LAT HDR TILT CTRL, AFX RTR, STD CUT CHPR, DLX CAB 1569E & 1140R HRS

203431A

(SA)

$209,400

Case IH 7120

2009

LAT HDR TILT WITH AHHC, EXT WEAR RTR, 938E / 698R HRS

205691A

(SC)

$165,495 $159,300

Case IH 7010

2007

DUALS, LAT TILT, EXT WEAR RTR, 1290E 995R HRS

200952B

(SC)

Cash Price

Model

Year

Description

Stk. #

John Deere 9760STS 2005

Y&M, TPR, 1300E 920S HRS, 16FT PICKUP HDR

712174

(ES)

$159,500

New Holland P1060

2009

015424

(LL)

Case IH 2388

AFX RTR, Y&M, 1015 SWATH MASTER PICKUP HDR, 1455E / 1206R HRS

10 INCH, 550 TRIPS, SS 3.5” STL PACKERS, 430 BU TBT

296611A

(SC)

$70,000

Flexicoil 5000-57

2003

57FT. 12” SPACING, 3.5” STL PACKERS, DBL CASTORS, BLKG, 3/4” CARBIDE, 3450

110288

(SC)

$60,000

Flexicoil 5000-57

2002

57FT. 12” SPACING, D/S, ATOM JET OPENER, VARIABLE RATE, 3450 TANK

108210

(SC)

$132,875

2006

CASH PRICES NO TRADES Air Drills

$132,875

Case IH 2388

2006

AFX RTR, CHPR, 2015 PICKUP HDR, 2000E HRS

296592

(LL)

$120,780

Case IH 2388

2005

AFX RTR, CHPR, 1015 PICKUP/RAKE UP HDR, 1500E HRS

0276511

(SC)

$89,860

Case IH 2388

2002

30.5X32 TIRES, CHPR, 1015 PICKUP HDR,2500E HRS 0269224

(SA)

$60,000

Flexicoil 5000-57

2002

57FT. 10” SPACING, 3.5” STL PACKERS, PAIRED ROW OPENER, 3450 TANK

109220

(SC)

$88,790

Case IH 2388

2002

CHPR, 1900 RTR HOURS, 2015 SWATHMASTER PICKUP HDR

(SC)

$60,000

Bourgault 5720

2003

54FT. 9.8” SPACING, D/S, MRB’S, 3.5” STL PACKERS, SNGL CASTORS ON WINGS

37691AH

(LL)

$53,900

Honeybee flex

2006

GRAINBELT PLUS, UII P/U REEL, NEW PLASTIC TEETH, 060116 AUTO HDR HEIGHT CNTRL

(SA)

$55,000

Flexicoil 5000-57

2000

57FT. 9” SPACING, 3.5” STL PACKERS, D/S, 3450 VARIABLE RATE TANK

102510

(ES)

$49,750

Case IH 2188

1997

DUTCH SPREADER, CHPR, 1015 SWATHMASTER, 4000E HRS

0194459

(SA)

$37,000

Flexicoil 5000-57

1995

57FT. 9” SPACING, 3.5” RUBBER PACKERS, KNOCK ON SPOONS, LIQUID KIT

079418

(SC)

$38,900 $34,400

Honeybee

2007

36FT, ONE PIECE REEL, TRANSPORT, AFS ADAPTER

071472A

(ES)

$35,000

Flexicoil 6000

1999

30FT. NEW DISCS, 2340 VARIABLE RATE TANK

U084311

(SC)

Case IH 1688

1994

1015 PICKUP HDR

0122558

(ES)

Morris Maxxum

2000

(SC)

Case IH 2062

2006

0015547B

(SC)

40FT. D/S, NEW OPENERS, STL PACKERS, 7240 TBH TANK

701113

$31,850

36FT, AFX ADAPTER, SLOW SPD TRANS, CROSS AUGER, HYD F&A

$30,000 $30,000

Bourgault 8800

1999

(SC)

0015291B

40FT. 8” SPACING, PACKERS & HARROWS, 3225 TANK

35853AS

2006

36FT, 2388 ADAPTER, CROSS AUGER, HYD F&A, TRANSPORT

$12,500

Bourgault Air Seeder

1998

40FT, 8” SPACING, SPREADER BOOT, HYD FAN, HARROWS, 138 TANK

1639A

(SC)

$11,500

Flexicoil 800

N/A

SWEEPS, SINGLE SHOOT, 1610 TANK

035065

(LL)

Year

Description

Stk. #

0127013A

(SA)

$28,450

Case IH 2062

0270632B

(SC)

$26,900

Case IH 1680

1992

STD RTR, CHPR, 1015 P/U, 3000E HRS

0117806

(LL)

$22,690

Case IH 1680

1990

SPEC RTR, CHPR, KIRBY SPREADER, NEW ENGINE, 1015 P/U HDR

046338B

(LL)

$22,500 $20,000 $15,995 $14,995 $8,900

Honeybee

1998

F&A, TRANSPORT, CROSS AUGER, JD ADAPTER

6982205

(SC)

Case IH 1042

2001

30FT, P/U REEL, TRANSPORT, F&A

0009024C

(SC)

John Deere 930F

2002

30FT FLEX

697630

(SA)

Case IH 1660

1990

3300 HOURS

0039941

(SC)

Case IH 1010

1999

30FT, BATT REEL, TRANSPORT

0302526

(LL)

$7,500

Case IH 1480

1981

SPCLTY RTR, SS MNTR, LNG AUGER, KIRBY SPRDR, 13FT 810 HDR

24582

(LL)

$7,500 $5,500 $5,500

Case IH 1010

1994

30FT, BATT REEL, TRANSPORT

0128985

(LL)

Case IH 1010

1995

30FT, P/U REEL, NEW WOBBLE BOX, F&A

0202156A

(SC)

Case IH 1020

1984

30FT, P/U REEL, TRAILTECH TRANSPORT

000550B

(SC)

Miscellaneous Cash Price

Model

$24,900

Case IH 8825

1997

30FT DRAPER HDR, UII P/U REEL, EXT LIFT ARMS, 80HP ENGINE, MODIFIED OPENING

$17,500

Case IH RBX563

2007

ROUND BALER

011542A

(ES)

$9,900

New Holland 1441

2000

MOWER CONDITIONER, 15.5FT, 12 DISCS, 102” RUBBER ROLL, CENTER PIVOT, 1000 PTO

643335

(SA)

$9,000

Case IH RBX562

2003

ROUND BALER

007674

(ES)

$7,000 $2,000 $2,000

Macdon 5000

1997

16FT SWING HAYBINE

111482

(SC)

Degelman R570

1995

ROCK PICKER, 3 PADDLE, 50”, GROUND DRIVE

18969

(SC)

Leon Cultivator

N/A

28FT CULTIVATOR

11431A

(LL)

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G RE E N LI G HT QUALITY USED VEHICLES

1982 Chevrolet Custom, 4630 kms .............................................................................. 1981 Chev CK10, 126,977 kms ...................................................................................... 1998 Dodge Ram 2500, 5.9 Diesel .................................................................$8,500 1999 Ford F250 Crew..........................................................................................$6,995 2001 Chev Silverado 1500 Ext. Cab, Leather .............................................$7,995 2002 Cadillac Escalade, 167,700 kms........................................................ $15,999 2003 Dodge Dakota.......................................................................................... $10,995 2003 GMC Sierra 1500, 213,100 kms............................................................$9,995 2003 Ford F250 SD Lariat, 226,200 kms................................................... $12,900 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Rumble Bee, 78,730 miles............................... $19,995 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 126,700 kms ........................................................ $12,995 2005 Ford F150 Lariat, Ext. Cab, 119,500 kms ........................................ $17,995 2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 93,000 kms ........................................................................... 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, 5.9 L, Diesel, long box, 129,450 kms........... $28,995 2006 Mercedes Benz, 106,500 kms............................................................ $27,995 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT, 174,300 kms, Mega Cab, 5.9 Diesel ..$27,995 2006 Dodge Ram 3500, 164,700 kms, Laramie, Mega Cab, 5.9 Diesel..$29,995 2006 Dodge Ram 3500, 151,000 kms, Laramie, Mega Cab, 5.9 Diesel..$31,995 2006 Toyota Tundra..............................................................................................$9,995 2006 Chev Avalanche, Leather ....................................................................... $13,999 2006 GMC Canyon, 97,300 kms ..................................................................... $11,900 2007 Cadillac Escalade, 65,400 kms............................................................ $37,995 2007 Ford F150, Ext Cab, Step side, 99,500 kms...................................... $23,995 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT, 6.7 Diesel , 112,300 kms ........................... $27,995 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT, 91,200 kms.................................................... $19,995 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport, 67,100 kms ................................................ $22,995 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT, 114,300 kms, Mega Cab 6.7 Diesel ........ $33,995 2007 Chev Silverado SLT Crew Cab, 145,500 kms................................... $18,999 2007 Chev 2500 GFX Crew, Diesel ................................................................ $31,995 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, Mega Cab, Dually, 6 spd. Laramie ................... $33,900 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, Mega Cab, Laramie.............................................. $31,995 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT, 60,200 kms.................................................... $19,995 2007 Ford F150 Harley Davidson, 142,200 kms....................................... $27,900 2007 GMC Sierra 1500, Crew cab, 171,000 kms ...................................... $13,995 SOLD 2007 GMC Yukon XL, 162,000 kmsSOLD ............................................................... $22,995

TR U C K & AUTO I N C.

2007 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT, Mega Cab, gas, 127,800 kms................... $24,995 2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2 WD, Diesel, 177,300 kms ............................... $19,995 2007 Chev Silverado, Crew, Leather, Diesel, 185,000 kms .................... $33,999 2007 Chev Silverado 2500, 160,130 kms.................................................... $29,995 2008 Ford F250, Ext Cab Lariat, 44,900 kms ............................................. $37,995 2008 Ford F450, Dually, Lariat, 90,700 kms............................................... $39,995 2008 Chev Silverado 2500, Ext. Cab, SLE, 105,700 kms ........................ $34,995 2008 Ford F350, Dually, Diesel, Lariat, 97,600 kms ................................. $34,995 2008 Caddy Escalade, 114,600 kms............................................................. $36,995 2008 Ford F150, Crew cab, 4x4, 84,600 kms ............................................ $24,995 2008 Dodge Ram, Mega Cab, gas, 180,200 kms ...................................... $18,995 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 SLT, Crew Cab, Diesel ........................................... $33,999 2008 Ford Ranger, 99,100 kms...................................................................... $13,995 2008 Ford F350, Crew cab, Lariat, Diesel, 145,000 kms......................... $33,995 2008 Ford F250, Ext cab, Diesel, 129,500 kms.......................................... $27,995 2008 Ford F350, 163,300 kms........................................................................ $29,995 2008 Ford F350 King Ranch, 89,638 kms .................................................. $39,995 2008 Ford F350 Lariat, 56,800 kms.............................................................. $39,999 2008 Chev Silverado 1500 Ext Cab, 70,800 kms...................................... $22,995 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 GFX, Crew cab, 48,500 kms................................ $28,995 2009 Dodge Ram 2500, Mega Cab, Diesel, 119,300 kms....................... $35,995 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, 64,500 kms............................................................ $25,995 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, 59,700 kms............................................................ $26,995 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, 73,000 kms............................................................ $25,995 2009 Ford F150, Pearl White “Platinum Edition”, 43,100 kms ............. $39,995 2010 Dodge Ram 2500, Diesel, 110,700 kms............................................ $39,995 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Dually, Diesel, 133,300 kms.............................. $39,995 2010 GMC Sierra 2500, Crew cab, Leather, Diesel, 123,700 kms ........ $43,995 2010 Ford F150, Ext Cab, XLT, 104,500 kms.............................................. $24,995 2010 Ford F150, King Ranch, 102,700 kms................................................ $33,995 2010 Ford F150 Harley Davidson, 99,800 kms ......................................... $38,995 2011 Buick Enclave, 25,200 kms .................................................................. $39,995 2011 Ford F250SD, 19 kms, Brand New Crew Cab .................................. $36,900 2011 Ford F250, Ext Cab, XLT, 49,400 kms ................................................ $32,995

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$6,290

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$7,345

$12,205

30x84

$8,340

$14,010

30x96

$9,355

$15,835

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Trent Werner - Yorkton 306-621-7843

Kurtis Meredith - Moosomin 306-435-7323

Suppliers of Autoboom, Norac, Spraytest, Tridekon, New Leader

HIGH CAPACITY SPRAYER SPECIALS 2005 Apache 850

1994 Willmar 765

2004 Brandt SB4000

960 hours, 850 gal poly, 90’, autoboom G1 height control, Outback Edrive system. Located in Moosomin.

2951 hours, 600 gal poly tank, 75’ , 2 ways, TeeJet controller, 12.4-42 & 18.4-38 tires. Located in Yorkton.

1600 US gal. poly tank, 90’, double nozzles, wind cones, Microtrak rate control, no foamer, Educator, hyd. driven pump, solution strainers, 380R46 Goodyear tires. Located in Yorkton.

110,000

35,000

28,500

1997 Willmar 6400

2005 Rogator 1074

2001 JD 4710

3110hrs., 600 gal., 80’, Midtech controller, 12.4-42 & 18.4-38 tires. Located in Yorkton.

2950 hrs., stainless 1000 gal tank, 90’, Raven ultra sonic/wheels autoboom, Raven Smart Trac, Raven Viper Pro controller, 5 section auto shut off, 4 crop dividers, rinse tank, fenders, OBA, foamer, hyd tread adj, 23.1R30 & 320R46 skinnys. Located in Moosomin.

4200 hrs., 800 gal poly, 90’, 3 ways, radar, HTA, 2” fill, OBA, strainers, field lamps, fenders, RH & LH fence row nozzles, 20.8X38 & 320R46 tires. Coming in.

51,000

145,000

122,000

USED SPRAYER INVENTORY: 1995 Brandt QF .......................... $6,500

2007 Rogator 874SS .............. $149,000

2009 JD4730 .......................... $199,000

2002 FC 67 Susp. Boom ........... $24,500

2005 JD4720 .......................... $159,000

2010 JD4730 .......................... $204,500

2006 Rogator 874................... $149,000

2007 JD4720 .......................... $168,000

2008 JD4930 .......................... $225,000

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CASE 1390, ‘81, HN2874B ......................... $8,995 H CASE 9390, ‘98, 710/70R38 TIRES, 425 HP, 12 SPD STD, FULL FRT & REAR WT PKG, OUTBACK ST2 GUIDANCE, 4 HYD N21651A ............................... CALL FOR DETAILS K CASE 9330, ‘98, PS, PTO, 18.4R38 D, LEON 4 WAY DOZER BLADE, N21549A ........................ $82,000 K CASE STX375, ‘02, PN2840A ................. $160,000 P DEUTZ DX160, ‘82, 18.4X38 D, 2 HYDS., HC2494 .................................................. $11,500 H FORD 8630, ‘91 HC2899 ......... CALL FOR DETAILS H JD 8640, ‘79, POWER QUAD, PTO, 50 SERIES ENGINE, UP GRADED, 20.8X38 DUALS, C21795 .... $27,000 K MF 2775, ‘81, 3 HYDS., 1000 PTO, N20983A ................................................ $15,000 K NH 8160, ‘99, HC2898 ............. CALL FOR DETAILS H NH 8670, ‘94, HN2989C ........................... $43,990 H NH TM190, DUALS, 4 HYD , GRAPPLE LDR QUICK 790, MIDMOUNT, JOY STICK, DLX AIR SEAT W/HEAT, PN2630A ................................................ $96,000 P NH TV145, ‘04, PN 2744A ....................... $104,000 P NH TV6070, PN2747A............................. $115,000 P NH 9040, ‘08, DLX CAB, HYD LIGHTS, DIFF LOCK, AM/ FM/CD, 800 70R38 FRT & REAR, N21690A .............................................. $235,000 K NH TG285, 16.9X30 FRT, 20.8X42 REAR D, 4 HYD, 3 PT, PTO, PN2913A ................................. $122,500 P NH T9040, DLX CAB, 4 HYDS, DIFF LOCK, 800-70R38, N21691A .............................................. $235,000 K NH 9060, ‘08, DLX CAB, DIFF LOCK, N21548A .............................................. $254,000 K VERS 825, ‘77, DUALS, 20.8X38, 12 SPD STD, 6278 HRS, B21677C ........................................ $16,900 K VERS 1150, REBUILT ENG & TRANS, 800 TIRES, 450 HP, 8 SPD, ATOM JET PUMP, C21627 ...... $75,000 K

AIR SEEDERS

BOURG 138, PB2496D .................................$3,000 P BOURG 2130, ‘95, RTH, PB2345B ................$6,000 P BOURG 2155, ‘88, 1610 RITE-WAY PACKER, 40’, 3 B, 8” SPC, AIR KIT, GRAN KIT, FLOATING HITCH, PB2854B ................................CALL FOR DETAILS P BOURG 2155H, ‘97, L/U AUG, DIAMOND TIRES, B21361B ....................................................$7900 K BOURG 3225H, ‘94, 2 T, L/U AUG, RTH, B21654B ................................................ $15,900 K BOURG 3325, ‘96,PB2640C ..................... $12,500 P BOURG 5350, ‘00, SS, 3 T, RTH, RICE TIRES, PB2832A ................................................ $43,450 P BOURG 5350, ‘02, SS, 3 T, RTH RICE TIRES, PB2833A ................................................ $47,400 P BOURG 5350, ‘02, CTM, MRA, SINGLE FAN, RICE TIRES REAR, LUG TIRES FRT, B21667A .............................................. $118,000 K BOURG 5350, ‘02, SS, 3 T, RTH, DIAMOND TREAD TIRES, PB2834A...................................... $47,400 P BOURG 6000, ‘08, 90’, 11LX16 TIRES, B21511A ................................................ $33,000 K BOURG 6350, ‘04, DS, DUAL FAN, 3 T, NEW FRONT TIRES, RTH PB2835A .............................. $55,300 P FLEXI 2340, ’01, TBH, DBL FAN, MECH RATE, N21507A ................................................ $26,000 K FLEXI 3450, ‘99, PB2831A ....................... $40,500 K JD 1900, ‘01, 40H, 4 B, SS, 9” SPC, B21671B ............................... CALL FOR DETAILS K MORRIS 6180, HN2369H ........................... $4,900 H MORRIS 6300, HN2369G ........................... $7,800 H

TILLAGE

BOURG 3310, ‘08, 55’, SS SERIES 25 MRBS, 4.8” PNEUMATIC TIRES, WALKING AXLES, EDGE ON KNIFE HOLDER, RAVEN NH3 KIT, B21706B .............................................. $126,000 K

BOURG 3310, ‘09, SS, MRBS, 4.8 PKRS, LEADING AIR KIT, B21673A ........................................ $174,000 K BOURG 3310, ‘10, PB2657A .....CALL FOR DETAILS P BOURG 3310, ‘10, BO 6550 AIR TANK TRAIL, WALKING DUALS, INNER AND OUTER WING, 4.5 RND SEMI PNEUMATIC, 65’, 3/4” ATOM JET OPENER, ANHYDROUS TUBE, 4T, PB2848A ................... $271,000 P BOURG 3310, 65’, 10” SPC, SS AIR, SERIES 25 MRB’S HYD, 3/4” CHROME TIP, 4.8” PNEUMATIC PACKER, WHLS, EDGE ON FRONT, DEL, KN HOLDER, B21677A .............................................. $165,000 K BOURG 3310, ‘10, PB2852A .....CALL FOR DETAILS P BOURG 5710, ‘96,W/2155 AIR SEEDER, B21666B ................................................ $30,000 K BOURG 5710, ‘99, 24’, W/MRBS NH3 RAVEN, AUTO RATE 3 1/2” STL, 3/4” OPENERS, SS, W/ BOURG 3225 AIR CART, HR2801B ....................... $76,900 H BOURG 5710, ‘01, 54’, 9.8” SPC 330#, MRB’S, NH3 KIT, SS, 3/4” CARBIDE OPENERS, 31/2” STEEL PKRS, B21663A ................................................ $68,000 K BOURG 5710, ‘02, 47’, 9.8” SPC 330 # DBL CASTER WH, SS AIR KIT TRAILING NH3 KIT, SERIES 20” MRBS NH3 W/CARBIDE SCRAPE, 3” RUB PKRS, B21675A ................................................ $74,000 K BOURG 5710, ‘02, 47’ 9.8” SPC, SS AIR KIT, MRBS, NH/ KIT, 3” RUB PKRS W/ 5350, SINGLE FAN, B21626A .............................................. $111,000 K BOURG 5710, ‘03, 54’, B21350A .............. $75,000 K BOURG 5710, ‘04, 64’, MRBS, PB2601A ................................................ $89,000 P BOURG 5710, ‘04, 59’, SERIES 25 MRBS, DS DRY, 3” CARBIDE OPENERS, 9.8”SPC., B21355A . $93,000 K BOURG 5710, 54’, PB2641A ..................... $75,000 P BOURG 5710, ‘10, 64’, 3 1/2” STEEL PACKER, DBL CASTER, MRB’S, 9.8” SPACING, 330 TRIP, S.S, B21782A ............................... CALL FOR DETAILS K BOURG 5212, ‘05 W/ FLEXI 3850 TANK, B21600A .............................................. $102,000 K

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BOURG 8810, ‘02, 32’ ¾” CARBIDE WINGTIP, LIQUID KIT, SPEED LOCK, MOUNTED POLY PKRS, PULL BTWN BLANCHARD, 3 COMP TANK, PB2472C ................................CALL FOR DETAILS P FLEXI 5000, ‘02, 57’, ¾” OPENERS, 2 ¼” PKRS, 9” SPC, 550#, W/2340, PB2290A................. $75,000 P FLEXI SYS 82, 60’, 4 B, B21330B ................$4,900 K JD 737, 40’, 10” SPC, DS, 3” STEEL PKRS, 3” PC ROW STEATH OPEN, W/787 AIR SEEDER, DS, MECHANICAL RATE, B21042C....................................... $61,000 K MORRIS MAX 2, ‘02, W/2002 MORRIS 7300, TBT, DS, 4 1/2 STEEL PKRS, ATOM JET SIDE BAND, HF2672A ................................................ $68,900 H MORRIS MAX 2, ‘02, 60’, 10” SPC, 3 ½” STEEL PKRS, BLOCKAGE MON, HN2368B..................... $69,950 H SEEDMASTER TXB, ‘07, 65’-10” SPC, DAM WHEELS ON WINGS, NH3 W/JOHN BLUE, METERING DS, 28LX26 SINGLE REAR, TIRES BOURG AIR KIT, DUAL WING CASTORS, HR2759A .................... $127,900 H

USED SPRAYERS

APACHE 790, ‘99, KK21415A ................... $67,000 K APACHE 850, ‘05, 90’, EZ 500, EZSTEER, EZ BOOM, 4 DIVIDERS, FLOATS, 800G, N21770B ...... $126,500 K BG QF1500, ‘01, KK21703D ..................... $13,000 K FIELD HAWK, ‘07, 90’ 1200 GSS, RAVEN GPS, N21778A .............................................. $125,000 K MILLER G75, ‘10, 1200 GAL TANK, 120’ BOOMS, 3 WAYS, ULTRAGLIDE, ELEC. ADJ, 380 R90/46 TIRES, N21884A .............................................. $219,000 K MILLER 4240, 10, 100’, 1200 POLY, RAVEN GPS, KK21601A ............................................ $284,000 K SPRAY AIR 3600-110TS, KK21557B........ $25,000 K SPRA-COUPE 4655, ‘08, M21506A .......... $90,000 K SPRA-COUPE 7650, ‘05, KK21396A ....... $115,000 K WILMAR 8500, KK21571B ..................... $100,000 K

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2006 Ford F450 XLT 4x4 Service Truck

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2005 FORD F550 XLT

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2001 JOHN DEERE 330LC c/w 36â&#x20AC;? Digging Bucket & 72â&#x20AC;? Churchblade L-5838

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2003 FREIGHTLINER FL80 4x4, Cummins, 10 SPD. Comes w/new deck & Hiat 140 picker. ONLY 200,000 KMS. STOCK# L-5726 Only 200,000 KMS

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2006 HAYBUSTER H1000 tub grinder, like new, shedded, has not been used in 3 yrs, $25,000. 403-548-0301, Medicin Hat, AB. 260 SCHULER SILAGE bunk feeder, nice condition, $3500. 306-877-2014, 306-745-7505, Dubuc, SK. WANTED: TWO WHEELED grain cart, 100-200 bu. with side discharge auger. 306-267-4471, Coronach, SK.

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1-800-582-4037 www.morandindustries.com BRANDT BALE PROCESSOR, Model VSF-X, third fork to handle large square bales, premium condition. $7500. 306-342-4362, Medstead, SK. COMPLETE HI-HOG CATTLE handling system. Big Beaver, SK. Phone 306-267-4966 or 306-267-7422 for more information. NH3 58 MIXMILL, hyd. drive, bale feed and unload auger, good cond., $5000. Phone 306-731-2892, Lumsden, SK. EZE-FEEDER: Today’s way to feed your livestock. 45 bu., 70 bu. and 95 bu. sizes in stock. Options include: trailer, 3PTH, scales, and more. Reimer Welding & Mfg. Call 1-877-695-2532 for your nearest Dealer. Cartwright, MB. 2007 HIGH LINE 8000 bale processor, $11,500; 1998 Highline 7800 bale processor, $5,500. Both in good condition. Phone Brian 306-280-2956, Saskatoon, SK.

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24’ WINDBREAK PANELS and 24’ regular panels made from oilfield pipe; Also new rubber belting, 54” wide in 300 or 29’ rolls. Ph. Blaine 306-782-6022 or 306-621-9751 Yorkton, SK. USED HI-QUAL SQUEEZE CHUTE, good working order, self catch head gate, new wood floor, $1500; Also, used palp cage. Toll free 1-866-443-7444. Stonewall, MB. Can e-mail pictures. NEW HI-HOG SQUEEZE chute w/neck extender; New Hi-Hog portable loading chute w/transport. 306-538-4487, Kennedy, SK. www.parksidefarmandranch.com

BALE KING 2000 bale processor, shedded, very good condition, $7000; HD hydraulic cattle squeeze w/5 HP hyd. power pack, $6000; HiQual maternity pen, very little use, $1500. Phone 780-384-2252 or ECOCERT CANADA organic certification 780-385-2024, Sedgewick, AB. for producers, processors and brokers. Call the western office 306-873-2207, Tisdale, NH 358 MIXMILL, always shedded; Single, SK, email rusty.plamondon@ecocert.com 2 and 4 bale feeders; Portable texas gate; Portable wind panels; 16’ feed troughs; CANADA ORGANIC CERTIFIED by OCIA Maternity head gate; Calf warmer; Calf Canada. The ultimate in organic integrity shelter; 10’ 6 bar panels; 5000W genera- for producers, processors and brokers. Call Ruth Baumann, 306-682-3126, Humboldt, tor. Phone 306-629-3979, Morse, SK. SK, rbaumann@ocia.org, www.ocia.org FREESTANDING PANELS, 12’ to 24’ long, PRO-CERT ORGANIC SYSTEMS Royalty 5’ to 6’ high in stock. Call Stettler Auction free organic certifier. Family owned, experienced, affordable. Phone 306-382-1299 Mart, 403-742-2368, Stettler, AB. or email info@pro-cert.org Saskatoon SK. BALE KING 3100 bale processor, righthand discharge, $4300. Call 780-847-2683, Dewberry, AB. WANTED: ORGANIC hard red spring FREEDSTANDING 21’ CORRAL PANELS, wheat and durum, for immediate large variety of styles and weights for cat- d e l i v e r y . G ro w e r s I n t e r n a t i o n a l , tle, horse, bison, sheep, goats, mini hors- 306-652-4529, Saskatoon, SK. es. Prices $149, $159, $179, $199, $219, $239, $269, $289. Also 5.5’, 7’, 10’ light WANTED: ORGANIC FEED barley and weight in a variety of styles and heights. milling oats for immediate delivery. Plus non climbing goat panels. Lots of Growers International 306-652-4529, heavier weight 10’ panels in a variety of Saskatoon, SK. pipe sizes and heights. Windbreak frames, $399. www.affordablebarns.com Jack Taylor, days or evenings, 1-866-500-2276. RED RHINO SELF-UNLOADING Round Bale Trailers. Very well built trailers in stock now. 306-227-4503, Saskatoon, SK.

AQUA THERM A pasture proven trough. Winter water problems? Solved! No electricity required. 3 sizes - 100, 200 and 525 ga l l o n . Ke l l n S o l a r, L u m s d e n , S K . 1-888-731-8882, www.kellnsolar.com WELD YOUR OWN panels, 10’ and 12’ panels from 1-1/4” pipe, all pipe sheared to length for easy flat welding. $48/10’ flat bar panel, $54/10’ 6 bar panel, $56/12’ 5 bar panel, $63/12’ 6 bar panel. Del. avail. 3PTH HAYBUSTER bale shredder, ex- 780-872-0067, Canwood, SK. cellent manoeuvreability, good condition, BRANDT BALE PROCESSOR, Commander $4000. 204-773-3252, Angusville, MB. Model VSF-X, always shedded, exc. cond., $7000. 306-728-3288, Melville, SK. 2006 HIGHLINE 8000 bale processor w/2007 feed chopper, big tires, always shedded and in exc. cond., $13,500. David Johnston 306-856-4726, Conquest, SK. SVEN ROLLER MILLS. Built for over 40 years. PTO/elec. drive, 40 to 1000 bu./hr. Example: 300 bu./hr. unit costs $1/hr. to run. Rolls peas and all grains. We regroove and repair all makes of mills. Apollo Machine, 306-242-9884 or 1-877-255-0187, www.apollomachineandproducts.com at Saskatoon, SK. FEED TRUCK: 1997 INT. 4700 truck w/CATTLELAC 520 FEED MIXER, exc. condition, always shedded, $52,500. 306-778-2533, Swift Current, SK.

MIXMILL ROLLER MILL, 5 HP, electric, with portioner augers for sale. Call 306-845-2665, Turtleford, SK. Heavy Duty 24’ PANELS, WINDBREAKS, bale feeders, calf shelters and more for sale. Inquire: 403-704-3828, Rimbey, AB, or jchof@platinum.ca FARM AID 430 silage wagon, w/scales, large tires, LH discharge, vg cond.; Haybuster bale shredder. 306-961-4682, Prince Albert, SK.

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AVAILABLE BACHELORETTE. Attractive, brunette, 33, 5’8”, 136 lbs., happy, great smile, educated, good morals comes from a large European farming family. This pretty lady has been hurt before in the past and is now ready to start dating. Likes a tall guy, clean cut, loves country music, horses, animals and is a nature lover. She is marriage minded, loves children, open to a man with children, likes a honest person. Matchmakers Select 1-888-916-2824. Est. 11 years customized memberships, thorough screening process, guaranteed service. Divorced, widowed, never married, legally separated, lonely, single. country, farm, ranch, rural communities www.selectintroductions.com COUNTRY INTRODUCTIONS meeting down to earth country people like yourself. Call 1-877-247-4399.

CUTE ADORABLE BLOODHOUND PUPS for sale, $350, first come first serve. Contact by email at prettyollen@hotmail.com or call 306-753-3330, Macklin, SK. BASSET HOUND PUPPIES: 1st shots, dewormed, $250. Watson, SK. Call Maggie 306-287-3181, cell 306-287-8807. CHRISTMAS PUPPIES AND adults. Prices start at $100. www.horsesdeluxe.com 306-468-4545, Debden, SK. LAB PUPPIES, 3 yellow males, 4 black females, ready to go, $200. 306-672-3769, Gull Lake, SK. SHELTIE PUPS, 8 weeks old, 1 female, 1 male, $500 each. 306-693-2126, Moose Jaw, SK.

BUYIN G O RG AN IC G RAIN S ALL V AR IETIES W AN TED PUREBRED KOMONDOR GUARDIAN DOG pups available. Excellent family and livestock dogs, $500. alacke@ymail.com 780-803-7236, Tofield, AB.

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(306) 931- 4576 2162 Airp ortD rive S askatoon , S K S 7L 6M 6 ORGANIC FLAX STRAW open (large round) bales. Two locations near Saskatoon, SK. Call 306-382-1299, 306-382-9024. WANTED: BUYING ORGANIC screenings, delivered. Loreburn, SK. Prompt payment. 306-644-4888 or 888-531-4888 ext. 2. TRADE AND EXPORT Canada Inc. now buying feed oats, flax and feed peas. Quick pay. Contact Lorna 1-877-339-1959.

BORDER COLLIE PUPS, parents work everyday in feedlot. Also two started dogs LASSIE COLLIE PUPS, champion lines, avail. Wayne 403-345-2456, Coaldale, AB. beautiful white factored sable males and females, micro-chipped, 1st shots, eyes GOOD WORKING BLUE HEELER pups checked, $400 and up. High River, AB. Call for sale, 7 little girls ready early December off hard working parents, 1st shots, Lori 403-652-5227 or bljfarm@telus.net dewormed references avail., can arrange delivery, $250. 306-492-2447, Clavet, SK. REGISTERED BORDER COLLIE pups for sale. Good working well bred parents, strong and obedient. These pups will want to work. Phone 306-937-3513, Cando, SK. REGISTERED BORDER COLLIE pups, black and white, aggressive working stock, first shots. 780-846-2643, Kitscoty, AB.

RW ORGANIC LTD. currently looking for all grades of wheat, new and old crop. 306-354-2660, Mossbank, SK. FARMER DIRECT CO-OP is looking for old crop and new crop barley, flax, hemp, and lentils. Best prices for durum and high protein hard red spring. Call 306-352-2444 and send 3 lb. sample to: 1536 Victoria Avenue, Regina, SK. S4P 0P5.

REG. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS, can stay outside, $600. Can email more pics. 204-732-2483, Ste. Rose, MB. rsweet@xplornet.com CKC REG’D NEWFOUNDLAND Puppies, Shots and dewormed. $1200 registered, $800 non-registered. Watson, SK. Maggie 306-287-3181, cell 306-287-8807. ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL black/ white female puppy, CKC registered, health guarantee, fully vaccinated, microchipped. Both parents are champions and have obedience titles and are fully health t e s t e d . F o r m o r e i n fo p l e a s e c a l l 780-298-4290, Onoway, AB.

MAREMMA CROSS BLUE HEELER puppies, $50. 306-395-2615, ljturner@xplornet.ca Shamrock, SK. ITALIAN MASTIFF PUPS, tails docked, vet checked, vaccinated, blue brindle and black brindle avail, mom 140 lbs, dad 130 lbs, raised with kids on the farm. Extremely loyal. Ready for Christmas. Prairie Pine Cane Corsos, 306-463-4380 Kindersley, SK PUREBRED BLUE HEELER puppies, both parents exc. working cattle dogs, love people and great w/kids. 2 males, born Sept. 9th. 306-747-3185, Shellbrook, SK. GREAT PYRENEES PUPS, 5 males, exc. working parents, raised with sheep, $250 each. 204-567-3720, Miniota, MB.

BLUE HEELER PUPS, parents working EXCELLENT PEDIGREES, large, gentle, cattle dogs, 1st shots, dewormed. Profesintelligent, superb Retrievers. Take home sional trainer has been a repeat buyer. at Christmas. Vet certificate and 1st shots. $100. 306-682-3578, Humboldt, SK. Don 780-921-2407, Bon Accord, AB. PB BLUE HEELER pups, ready to go, good CKC REG. ST. BERNARD PUPS, males working parents. 780-202-0297 days, and females, ready to go mid Nov., first 780-389-2483 eves., Thorsby, AB. shots, micro chipped, $1300 each. Free delivery to Edmonton, AB. Can email pics. SWM HONEST and secure ranch and grain 867-335-5192 cell, 867-668-7218 res, farmer looking for an attractive SWF for a Whitehorse, YT. hurlburtei@gmail.com good old country style relationship, who is capable of cooking, housekeeping and a CENTRAL WATER & EQUIPMENT Services little yardwork. Mostly for companionship. Ltd. Portable Pump and Pipeline Sales, I am 65, like country music and good and 4 SHELTIE PUPS, 3 females, 1 male, born Service and Rentals. www.centralwater.net quiet times. Please send photo and reply Sept. 4th, first shots, dewormed, $350. L o c a l p h o n e : 3 0 6 - 9 7 5 - 1 9 9 9 , F a x : to Box 5569, c/o Western Producer, Sas- 306-682-5797, Humboldt, SK. 306-975-7175, Toll free 1-800-561-7867. katoon, SK S7K 2C4. AMERICAN COCKER SPANIELS: 2 females left! 1 black/white and 1 black/tan. Vet certified, $300. 306-380-3248, Elstow, SK. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS 2 males/2 females now ready to go, Moose Jaw, SK. Contact us at 306-692-1609. SWM, 44, ATTRACTIVE, good shape, hard working, honest, considerate, good sense of humor. Looking to romance a 27-48 yr. old girl with similar traits. Children welcome. Photo appreciated. Box 5634, c/o Western Producer, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2C4

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS, ready to go, 6 weeks old. Leave message if not in. Phone Ed 306-272-3848, Foam Lake, SK.

THREE GOLDEN RETRIEVER CROSS Chocolate Lab puppies, 2 black males, 1 golden male. Have 1st shots. Ready to go. RETIRED WIDOW, northern AB, NS, ND, Asking $500. 306-834-7778, Major, SK. physically fit, loves dancing, floor curling, bowling and an odd dinner out wishes to 7 GERMAN SHEPHERD CROSS HUSKY meet gentleman w/same interests. Photo puppies, ready to go, includes first shots appreciated. Reply: Box 2105, c/o Western and deworming. $200. Raised outside. Producer, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4. Phone 780-808-6657, Lloydminster, AB.

USED MOTOROLA VHF 2-way radios, 1 yr. warranty, small, exc. shape, $250. Also new Vertex radios. Antennas and radio repairs. Glenn at Future Communications, 306-949-3000, Regina, SK.

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TO BE MOVED; 20x76’ 2007 4 bedroom, 8 CB RADIOS w/4’ magnetic antennas, 2 bathroom mobile home. Built green. In$100 each. Home CB base w/16’ antenna, cludes custom pilings, cedar deck, skirting, $200. 306-547-2286, Preeceville, SK. septic w/pump out, stone floor to ceiling gas fireplace, lots more upgrades, all appliances. Master suite has huge jetted tub and walk-in closet. East of Olds, AB, Reed Ranch area, can remain on-site until spring and move right in, $140,000. Call: 403-556-2644 or 403-438-0481. For photos email: rhondal@xplornet.com PANORAMA SKI CONDO, Invermere B.C. Fully furnished, $315,000 OBO, no HST. 1977 14’x60’, 3 bdrm, stove and fridge, Ski in/out, 2 bdrm., 2 bath. 250-402-0099. large water heater, new laminate and blinds, 10’x12’ deck, exc. cond., immediate web: www.panoramacondo.ca Must sell! possession, on large lot in Olds, AB, VANCOUVER ISLAND LOG HOME, 3400 $36,900. 403-556-3443. sq.ft., ocean and saltspring island views. Close to Victoria in the beautiful Cowichan 2004 SRI CATALINA mobile home, to be Valley, BC $575,000. remorden@shaw.ca moved. 3 bdrm, 2 baths, 1280 sq ft. Email jchitwood@xplornet.com for pictures or 250-743-3339. more info. Asking $66,000. Bashaw, AB.

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www.knottypinecabins.ca LAKEVIEW, BRAND NEW at Hitchcock Bay, Lake Diefenbaker, SK., 1440 sq. ft., titled, AC, 2 bath, 2 bdrm on main, finished basement incl. in price if purchased by Dec. 31, $289,900. Call 306-573-4800. LOOKING FOR LAKE PROPERTY in the Big River, SK area? Have lake lots available on Cowan Lake and Delaronde Lake starting at $39,000. Give Ian a call 306-469-4845 or email ruger@sasktel.net LAC DES ISLES beautiful well treed, titled 2 acre lot, $85,000 OBO. (Trades for partial payment- vehicle, tractor and FEL). Two 5 acre lots, side by side, $180,000 each, or $320,000 for both. Golf 10 minute drive. Adjacent to Meadow Lake Provincial Park. Can email pictures. 306-221-0081 cell, 306-373-4808. Email loiselh@msn.com

TO BE MOVED: Cedar log house, all interior walls are log, 3 bedroom, new 2008 shingles, hot water heat. 403-393-0219 or 403-833-2190.

8200 ACRE CATTLE RANCH, located in Central AB., Building site adjacent to reservoir, home to a variety of water fowl. Carrying capacity is 600 cow/calf units. Buildings include: 2 homes, heated shop, 120’ scale, machine shed, processing barn, loose housing and corrals for 5000 head. For more information call 403-807-7485. Brokers welcome. HOME, HARNESS SHOP and large inventory. 780-879-2385, Alliance, AB. APPROXIMATELY 13,000 ACRES avail. in central “5000 Plus” and east central “7000 Plus” AB. Call 403-820-3134 for info. Serious inquiries only. 15 DEEDED QUARTERS for grain/hay production and grazing cattle. Buy 8 quarters, rent 9.5 quarters. West from St. Paul, AB. Call Floyd, Realty Executives Polaris 780-446-5237.

16X76 3 BEDROOMS, 2 baths, 5 appliances, orig. owner, must be moved. $54,900 CENTRAL ALBERTA: Seven quarters mixed farm in Heisler, AB. Home half has OBO. 780-942-2194, Redwater, AB. pipeline revenue. Phone 780-889-2126. MEDALLION HOMES 1-800-249-3969 Immediate delivery: New 16’ and 20’ HALF SECTION comes with complete set modular homes; Also used 14’ and 16’ o f b u i l d i n g s . C o w / c a l f o p e r a t i o n . homes. Now available: Lake homes. 780-727-2919, Evansburg, AB area. Medallion Homes, 306-764-2121, Prince UNIQUE HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE selfAlbert, SK. sufficient cow/calf ranch, 50 minutes SE of Calgary, AB. Approx. 10,280 acres, 2000 acres quality tame hay, excellent weather year round grazing, ample rainfall WINTER RETREAT FOR sale. Mobile home and mild winters, 1000+ head cow/calf in gated park (55+), 14x64’, ready to pair capacity, abundant water supply - 3 move in, 2 bdrm, W/D, AC, new applianc- springs, 14 wells, numerous dugouts. Over es and furniture. Brownsville, TX. 20 min- $ 2 , 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 i n i m p r ove m e n t s . We l l utes to South Padre Island. Contact R. equipped 5400 sq.ft. industrial shop, 2 Bradford 306-981-3740, 306-981-3748. large storage shops (6000 and 3200 sq.ft), HOUSE FOR SALE in Mesa, AZ. 3444 North calving barn and heated horse barn, large Tuscany Circle. Located in the beautiful feeding and handling facilities, 4-wire gated community of Las Sendas. 2451 sq. fencing, Texas gates. 3900 sq.ft executive ft. 2 storey w/pool and hot tub. Built in home w/1120 sq.ft triple garage. 2 newer 1999. For more info call 306-487-7993 or homes w/full basements and garages. Considerable oil, gas and lease revenues. email lisaag@signaldirect.ca Trophy hunting. Finders compensation. NUEVO VALLERTA/BUCERIAS, 2 bdrm., 2 $15,500,000. 403-308-4200. bath condo. Fully furnished. November and December for rent, $500/wk. Max 5 ppl. 1435 ACRES FOR SALE, Halkirk, AB. area. 1250 cultivated, $650/acre or cash 780-980-2047 for more information. rent $20/acre in advance. 403-934-4228. MESA, ARIZONA: Very nice Park model for rent, in Carriage Manor, 55+ outstand- LOOKING TO CASH RENT pivot irrigated land for forage production prefer Strathing resort, seasonal rate. 480-985-2766. more/ Brooks, AB. area, but would considESCAPE WINTER: Arizona house for rent. er all areas; Also want to CASH RENT 3 bedroom, 1600 sq. ft. home in Anthem DRY LAND for alfalfa production east of at Merrill Ranch (SE of Phoenix). Exercise Hwy. #21, north of Hwy #1. Long term facility and golf course in the area. l e a s e p r e f e r a b l y. 4 0 3 - 5 0 7 - 8 6 6 0 . Available immediately. 306-949-0706. bschmitt@barr-ag.com

1) DELUXE RECREATIONAL QUARTER section, log home 2 cabins, revenue, gravel deposits, Clearwater River frontage, 2 creeks, great for horses, a must see investment. 2) Approx. 1600 acre cattle property west of Edmonton. 3) Deluxe 5000 acre ranch with surface lease revenues and large gravel deposits, private and exclusive. Have buyers for grainland. Don Jarrett, Realty Executives Leading, Spruce G r o v e , A B , w w w. d o n j a r r e t t . c o m LAC DES ISLES: 80 acres development 780-991-1180 property, (Country residental). Lake view. Close to the lake. $10,000/acre. Can email WANTED: CROP LAND and pasture to rent pics. 306-221-0081 cell, 306-373-4808 in the County of Minburn and/or County of Two Hills. 780-581-8328, Mannville, AB. res., Saskatoon, SK. loiselh@msn.com COLD ENOUGH YET? Ideal 1 acre with mobile home in southern Arizona. Canadian owned for sale or leased purchase. Clear title, all services, country setting. Phone 520-616-9210, Marana, AZ.

PANORAMA SKI CONDO, Invermere B.C. Fully furnished, $315,000 OBO. Ski in/out, 2 bdrm., 2 bath, sleeps 6. 250-402-0099. web: www.panoramacondo.ca Must Sell!

LOG HOMES, custom built, hand crafted, Pike Lake, SK. Phone 306-493-2448 or 306-222-6558, backcountry@yourlink.ca 5 ACRE LOTS, 5 miles from Battleford. $55,000 OBO. For more information call 306-441-4173, Battleford, SK. CUSTOM LOG HOME WITH SUITE near Greenwood, BC, $529,000. Water licence, gravity feed, outbuildings, cross fenced, well, on 70 view acres. For info/pics ph. SAM’S MOBILE HOMES: We pay top 250-445-6642 or email lbfolvik@telus.net dollar for used mobile homes. 14’ and 16’ preferred. Wanted immediately. We sell good quality new and used homes for great prices. New 1680’s starting at SOUTH PEACE COUNTRY: Certified or$60,000. 306-781-4130, Pilot Butte, SK. ganic land for sale, 135 acres mixed hay, SHERWOOD MODULAR HOMES, SRI 25 acres in heavy Aspen bush. Full line of factory built, 16’, 20’, 22’, sectionals. Full older equipment also for sale. Two addiset-up and service in house. Phone Regina tional quarters available in the future. 780-356-2352, Valhalla Centre, AB. 1-866-838-7744. Estevan 1-877-378-7744.

ALBERTA LAND FOR SALE: OYEN: 2 sections deeded land: One section: 183 acres, borders Hwy #9; other section has yardsite w/power to property. (#1814 Stan). VALLEYVIEW, AB: 158 acres, yard surrounded by trees and creek out back, mobile home with wrap-around deck, shop, numerous other buildings. (#1806, Barry Palik). HANNA: 4000 sq. ft. home, 160 acres w/1 mile of lake frontage, shop, corrals, turnkey business with two 640 sq. ft. fully furnished cabins. (#1811, Barry Lowe). ROLLING HILLS: 354.5 acres farmland, 309 acres EID water rights, 1560 sq. ft. home. (#1816, Chris/Blaine). BROOKS: Cash crop farm (hay/canola) #1 soil, 4 homes, large shop w/storage bays, comes w/land, buildings, equipment. (#1756, Ben). SOUTHERN AB: Nice pivot farm! Full set of buildings, immaculate yard, 6 full pivot circles. (#1755, Chris). OUTLOOK, SK: Nice irrigation farm! 13 quarters, 11 pivots, 10 pumping units, quonset, grain storage. (#1804, Ben). Call Signature Service Real Estate w w w. c a n a d a f a r m a n d r a n c h . c o m 1-866-345-3414 FARMLAND NEAR BEISEKER, AB 152 acres with option to purchase adjoining 151 acres. Mostly 2H soil. MLS #C3495880. Call Verlin Rau, Discover Real Estate Ltd., 403-852-6459, Beiseker, AB.

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SASK LAND FOR SALE: MAPLE CREEK: Rare Opportunity! 300+ cow ranch, 13 deeded quarters, 10 quarters lease in native grass, home, quonset, etc. (#1742, Gordon). SWIFT CURRENT: Rolling 100 cow ranch, year round springs, good winter shelter. (#1738, Gordon). YORKTON: Very nice grain farm, 1400 acres farmland in the black soil zone. More land available to buy or rent. (1818, Barry Palik). FOAM LAKE: 4 quarters in a block. (#1810, Barry Palik). Signature Service Real Estate w w w. c a n a d a f a r m s a n d r a n c h . c o m 1-866-345-3414. RM SPIRITWOOD: Located on the edge of Mildred, SK. Approx. 10 acres, 1450 sq. ft. bungalow, fully developed basement with in-floor heat, energy efficient, full oak package. 40x50’ fully insulated, heated shop. Ideal for possible commercial venture. Subject to RM subdivision approval. MLS® 413684. RM LEASK: 143 acres w/110 acres of good grainland, small lake, 1-1/2 miles off #12 Hwy. Power and phone nearby. MLS® 413775. Lloyd is in need of farmland in all areas. Call Lloyd at Re/Max of the Battlefords, North Battleford, SK., 306-446-8800, 306-441-0512. remaxbattlefords.com RM OF McCRANEY #282, NE 1/4-18-30-2-W3. Includes two 1650 bu. steel bins. Cash rent offers considered. Mail offers to E. Owen, Box 252, Kenaston, SK S0G 2N0 etowen@sasktel.net. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Deadline December 31, 2011. SALE BY TENDER prime farmland Plato, SK. area, NW 1/4 36-24-18-W3, NE 1/4 01-25-18-W3, SE 1/4 01-25-18-W3, NE 1/4 12-25-18-W3, NE 1/4 14-25-18-W3, NW-1/4 14-25-18-W3. 956 acres, 4 steel bins, water well, power, phone available. Tenders certified 5% cheque payable to: Ignatiuk Law Offices in Trust, 902- 4th St., Estevan SK., S4A 0W3, ph 306-634-6477, fax 306-634-8744 by February 17, 2012. TIM HAMMOND REALTY Irrigated farmland near Outlook, SK. 1855 acres with approx. 1564 cult. acres, 200 pasture acres, and 91 other acres. Includes 10 quarter section pivots and 1 partial quarter pivot w/drops and spinners. Complete 4 strand barb wiring fencing on 12 parcels. Yard site w/corrals and workshops. $3,325,000 MLS# 410068 Tim Hammond 306-9485052 http://Irrigation.TimHammond.ca REDUCED!!! RM #494, CANWOOD, SK. 159 acres fenced, 130 acres cropped, 2 year organic farming, house, outbuildings, well kept yard with wells. 306-468-2038. 37 QUARTERS RANCHLAND, 20 minutes east of Cold Lake at Pierceland SK. Terrific land base in one block, 5 deeded and 32 lease quarters. Abundance of springs and creeks with Beaver River along South 7 quarters. Contact Wendell Johnson, 306-839-4435. 80 ACRES of pasture in the Pipestone Valley, 10 miles south of Whitewood, SK. Phone 306-949-8674 evenings. INVESTING IN SASK FARMLAND? I have many contacts with sellers and am learning of new parcels everyday. I welcome inquiries from investors and farmers looking for Sask farmland. Harry Sheppard, Sutton Results-Group Realty, Regina, SK. 306-530-8035. FARM/RANCH/RECREATION, Buying or Selling, Call Tom Neufeld 306-260-7838, Coldwell Banker ResCom Realty. ARE YOU LOOKING TO EXPAND your farm acreage base? Put me to work to secure appropriate land to purchase or rent in your area. Call to discuss the opportunities. Harry Sheppard, Sutton Group-Results Realty, Regina, SK. 306-530-8035. LAND FOR SALE: In Colonsay RM, East half of 24-34-27 W2 and NW24-34-27 W2. Phone 306-944-2089.

311.52 ACRES LAND IN RM No. 157. Assessed value of $136,000. D and F soil class. Good quality land, along highway, close to town. Call Harry Sheppard, Sutton G r o u p - R e s u l t s R e a l t y, R e g i n a , S K . 306-530-8035. RM GOOD LAKE, 1200 acres mixed farmland, well maintained house, yard, and buildings, excellent water supply. Close to Provincial park, 60 kms from Yorkton. Call 306-592-4547, Buchanan, SK. MINERAL RIGHTS. We will purchase and or lease your mineral rights. 1-877-269-9990. cndfree@telusplanet.net

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RM S n i pe L a ke NEW LISTING: 1/4 section with beautiful and professionally landscaped farmyard w/a 1500 sq. ft. bungalow. Only 15 miles North of Regina, SK. off Hwy. #6. Island kitchen, diningroom, living room w/natural gas fireplace, 3 bdrms, 1 full bath, one 1/2 bath. Finished basement with 2 bdrms., 1/2 bath, TV room, family room and cold storage. Outbuildings include: Double detached garage w/heated workshop, hip roof barn, quonset, fuel shed, lumber shed, chicken house, greenhouse and 2 storage sheds. Perfect for horse lovers. For more details call Reg Forster, 306-731-2556 Santana Realty Ltd. www.regforster.com RM OF CANWOOD #494, 160 acres pasture, 57 acres tame grass, rest native grass. NE-3-53-6-W3rd. Large dugout, electric fence. 306-724-4903, Debden, SK. RM OF GOOD LAKE, half section with yard, adjacent to Canora, SK. Will separate yard from land. 306-651-1041. RM PONASS LAKE 367, NE of Quill Lake, SK. 5 quarter of farmland for sale. With or without yard site. Deadline December 17th, 2011. 306-383-2653. RANCH AND AGGREGATE: South central Sask. ranch for sale, in beautiful Touchwood Hills. 400-500 head cow/calf operation with good handling facilities, good aggregate income, rotational grazing with lots of water. Managed properly the aggregate will pay for the ranch. Call 306-531-8720 for more information THREE QUARTERS of excellent farmland near Buchanan, SK. Phone 306-545-1993. TIM HAMMOND REALTY Mint Condition! Buy used at a fraction of the cost new. 4.1 acres w/ 14x4,200 bu. steel bins and two 1,800 bu. HB bins (62,400 bu. storage). Incl. 50x120 steel shed attached to heated 40x96 steel shed, underground power, natural gas, crushed rock yard. $225,000 Near Wiseton, SK. 306-948-5052 MLS 417558 http://Binyard.TimHammond.ca

FOR CASH RENT: 35 quarter section grain farm in South central Sask. RM of Excel No. 71. 306-530-4566, Regina, SK. LAKE DIEFENBAKER: 640 acres of native and tame grass with full set of buildings. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd, Swift Current, SK, 306-773-7379. www.farmsask.com FARMS, RANCHES, ACREAGES AND DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY. Check out our website to view all of our listings: www.remaxbattlefords.com or email: r.manegre@sasktel.net for a complete list of inventory. Call Roger Manegre, Re/Max of the Battlefords, 306-446-8800, North Battleford, SK. DINSMORE FARM LAND: 2400 acres of grain and grassland. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd., 306-773-7379, Swift Current, SK. www.farmsask.com RM BATTLE RIVER, 5 miles west on hwy. 16. 113 acres, mainly all natural land w/bush and rolling hills. Trailer home w/add-on- many upgrades, 12x24’ deck, detached garage, 3 door shop, coverall building. What a location for a few horses or a small animal kennel business. MLS® 410014. RM ROUND HILL, 318 acres w/ approx 265 acres of good producing grainland, 13,300 bu. hopper bin grain storage, 3 bdrm home w/basement, detached garage and other buildings. Seller will consider selling yard separate. Call Lloyd Ledinski Re/Max of the Battlefords 306-446-8800 or 306-441-0512, North Battleford, SK. RM 371: 480 acres of farmland. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd. 306-773-7379, Swift Current, SK. www.farmsask.com RM OF KELVINGTON near Round Lake one quarter of land w/house, 30x60’ shop, older barn, 80 acres pasture w/new fence, 80 acres alfalfa 1 yr. old, c/w 1995 Ford tractor, FWA, 95 HP, lots of extras. Great hunting area, right beside Route 66. $225,000. 306-272-7715, Kelvington, SK. 6560 ACRES GRASS: all native grass in a block, excellent water. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd. 306-773-7379, Swift Current, SK, www.farmsask.com RM 318 QUALITY grain land, 800 acres, gas wells, steel bins. John Cave, Edge Realty Ltd. 306-773-7379, Swift Current, SK. www.farmsask.com

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Letter of Appreciation When we were approached by Mr. Doug Rue of Freshwater Holdings in July 2011, it was an opportunity for us to sell our farmland at a very fair price. Mr. Rue visited our home and he explained the process, which went forward very quickly. We received payment on September 15, 2011. We appreciated Mr. Rueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friendly and understanding Manner. There were no difficulties and he kept in touch throughout the transaction. ~ Audrey and Juel.

RM ABERDEEN LAND. 3 quarter sections west of Aberdeen, 1 with pivot irrigation, 2 adjoining with good assessment. Call Don D y c k , R e / M a x N o r t h C o u n t r y, 306-221-1684, Warman, SK.

640 ACRES for sale or lease in RM of Scott #98, best producing grainland. Phone 778-885-6513, Lang, SK. or contact by email: gagdhaliwal@hotmail.com

LAND FOR SALE By Tender, Gladstone, M B . S W 1 4 - 1 4 - 1 3 W ; N W, N E a n d SW11-14-13W; NW and SW13-14-13W; SE and SW26-14-13W. There are a total of 1200 acres with yardsite and a very nice two storey house, some grain storage and shop. Tenders on this farm to be in by December 15th, 2011 at Christianson Soils Ltd. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For more info please contact: Christianson Soils Ltd. - 204-239-6086, abchristianson@shaw.ca

87 WOODED ACRES IN SWAN RIVER Valley. 1864 sq. ft. log home, log garage, guest house with attached garage, tree stands for elk, deer and bear. 6.5 miles to Swan River, MB. $389,500. Moving must sell. Call 204-734-3994.

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RM CHESTERFIELD #261 Northwest of Eatonia, SK. Good cult. grainland. Includes all of Sec. 19-27-25, W 1/2-18-27-25 and Section 17-27-25, N 1/2 of Sec. 7-27-25, NE-31-26-26-W3. Ph John 306-967-2673.

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FOR RENT: 17 QUARTER SECTIONS of f a r m l a n d n e a r G l e n t wo r t h , S K . C a l l 306-530-4566.

160 ACRES GRAINLAND with 4 bdrm. house, heated shop, quonset, natural gas, power and lots of trees. $275,000 OBO. 403-687-2055, 403-331-3790.

ELMSTHORPE - over 5000 acres, will suit either application, ranch or grain; 1 quarter pasture near Regina; 8.69 acreage 1/2 hr west of Regina. Contact: Brian Tiefenbach, 306-536-3269, 306-525-3344, NAI RM OF LAWRENCE: Native/tame hay and pasture. Sheltered yardsite includes a Commercial Real Estate (Sask) Ltd. newer bungalow, shop and misc. buildings. Close to town and school. 204-732-2409, Rorketon, MB. INVESTORS SEED THIS fall or spring. 17 quarters, 2690 acres, 2120 cult., 80 tramped, 490 bush and pasture, 2 yardsites w/buildings, good drinking water. Also 18 acres yard and buildings. Phone. for website 204-858-2555, Hartney, MB.

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2003 HOLIDAY RAMBLER, 38â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Class A, c/w triple slide, loaded w/features, exc. cond., 370 HP, Cummins, sat. dish w/Bell system, full body paint, 35,000 miles, always stored in heated shop, set up for towing, meticulously cared for, must be seen to be appreciated. Private Sale. $95,000. Call Brad 306-365-7289, Lanigan, SK or email brad@pound-maker.ca for pictures and details. 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; WINNEBAGO TOUR 207, Freightliner chassis, 400 Cummins, 6 speed Allison trans, Onan diesel generator, 17,000 miles, 4 slides, top of the line coach, $140,000. Selling due to health. 403-335-3270, Didsbury, AB.

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FOR SALE: 162 acres of farmland near Canwood, SK. Phone 306-468-2665 after 6:00 PM. judybischler@yahoo.ca

APPROX. 2700 ACRES OF LAND in RM No. 301 and 333. Total land assessment of $858,200, Mostly E, F, G and H soil class. 4 yard sites. Abundance of water. Mostly fenced. Excellent for mixed operation or grain. This is a good one! Call for further details. Ph Harry Sheppard, Sutton Group Results Realty, Regina, SK. 306-530-8035.

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YORKTON, SASK. FARMLAND, 3 quarters hay and pasture. Corrals adequate for SEE: WWW.MANITOBAFARMS.CA Call 900 head of cattle. 2 bedroom bungalow. Harold at Delta Real Estate, 204-253-7373 Winnipeg, MB. 43 ACRES w/BUILDINGS at Langbank/ Call Lorie 250-585-6770 or 250-713-2488. Wapella, SK. area for sale. Call Ron 2000 FORD V10 28.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Triple E Senator McDougall 306-435-7406, Langbank, SK. motorhome, 55,000 miles, very nice condiwww.southeast-auction.com tion. $32,000. Will consider cattle on trade. 780-826-5041, Bonnyville, AB. YORKTON, SK, RM of Orkney. 4 acreages, For the m ost VALU E & EXPO SU RE that you deserve approx. 5.5 acres each. Titled lots, 1 mile 2004 TIFFIN PHAETON Class A diesel w hen selling your farm or ranch property,contact south of Yorkton, next to golf course and motorhome. $85,000. 330 HP Cat eng., 6 York Lake. Not serviced but can be ser- spd Alison trans., Freightliner chassis, one of our Farm & Ranch Specialists today! viced by owner. Lots starting at $35,000. Onan dsl gen., basement storage, self levBOB LANE - Regina (306) 569-3380 eling jack, elec. step, full width mud flaps, 306-783-3363 or 306-521-1630. gas/elec. water heater (10 gal), 2- 15,000 MORLEY FORSYTH - Swift Current/SW Sask. (306) 741-2393 BTU AC w/heat pumps, tinted windshield w/power sun visor, 2 captains leather MARK FORSYTH - Swift Current/SW Sask. (306) 784-7844 chairs, one leather recline, magic bed sofa, full kitchen, booth dinette, side by side ED BEUTLER - Yorkton/Whitewood (306) 620-7260 fridge w/ice maker, microwave, three burner cook top, separate toilet, shower JASON BEUTLER - Yorkton/Estevan (306) 735-7811 and sink, fantastic fan, back-up camera, day/night shades, queen size bed, tile GARTH HENDRY - Moose Jaw/South Central (306) 631-0802 floors in entrance and kitchen, 27â&#x20AC;? living room TV, bdrm TV, non smoker. Phone JEFF HEGLAND - Saskatoon/North Battleford (306) 270-9050 403-271-4407, Dewinton, AB or email: lbanist@shaw.ca JASON SELINGER - Weyburn/Quâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Appelle (306) 861-1750 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER Endeavor, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, DOUG JENSEN - Melville/Raymore (306) 621-9955 two sliders, 330 HP Cummins, 7.5 KW diesel generator, 64,500 miles, Roadmaster STAN HALL - Davidson/Strasbourg/Humboldt (306) 725-7826 chassis, hardwood floors, satellite, two TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, exc. cond. $65,000. 204-325-2550, MORWENNA SUTTER - Melfort/Wadena (306) 327-7129 Plum Coulee, MB.

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ZDWHUPDUNEHDFKUHVRUW FRP SNOW GROOMER Marcel 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide Massey 396 tractor w/tracks, 3082 hrs., FOR RENT: Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom lake$25,000. 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. s i d e c o n d o s i n O s oy o o s , B C , f r o m $870/month, valid to end of April, 2012. 1978 MOTO-SKI, under 700 miles; Also Walnut Beach Resort, Lakeshore Dr. All 1979 Artic Cat Ventier, under 3000 miles. suites feature kitchen facilities, beach, Both machines not used for last 10 yrs. pool, wine bar, more. Fun social activities Phone 306-753-2576, Cactus Lake, SK. all winter long. Perfect for seniors! www.walnutbeachosoyoos.com/snowbird XR SLED TRAILER- comes loaded with fea- Phone 250-495-5400. tures: cabinet, window, torsion axle, black hardtop flooring, alum. walls and more. 3 WINTER GETAWAY: Furnished home on place $11,750. Visit your nearest Flaman golf course near Cobble Hill, BC on Trailers store or call 1-888-435-2626, or Vancouver Island. Available Nov. 1st, go to www.flamantrailers.com $1200/month Call: 780-853-4973 or email: pfwalsh@shaw.ca 1993 POLARIS INDY 500, 2600 miles, 6 miles on new engine, $3000 OBO; 2000 ON THE GREENS COTTONWOOD, AZ. CLASSIC 500, 600 miles, $5200 OBO. Gated 55 plus manufactured home golf Both serviced, ready to go. 306-345-2555, course community located in the heart of Verde Valley just 20 mins south of Sedona, 306-536-9210, Belle Plain, SK. 1 hr from Phoenix, Prescott and Flagstaff. MARATHON TRUCKBOSS SLED Decks. X All homes come complete with garage, truck sled decks. 2009 Summit Everest covered deck and landscaping. Land lease 800, 146â&#x20AC;?, elec. start, 2400 mi., 2009 Sum- fees include $1 million clubhouse, large inmit Everest 800, 154â&#x20AC;?, elec. start, 853 mi.; door lap pool, hot tub and complete gym. 2009 Summit 800, 154â&#x20AC;?, 956 mi; 2009 Also includes water, sewer, trash pickup Summit Everest 800, 1000 mi, and many and reduced golf fees. For information call more. Call Alex, Thunder Valley Auto Ser- 1-800-871-8187 or 928-634-7003. vice, Central Butte, SK. 306-796-4450. DL 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE for short #910511. term rent in Saskatoon, SK gated com1978 ARCTIC CAT Pantera snowmobile, munity. January-March 2012. $850 in1200 miles, tarp, new clutch, belt, stored cludes all utilities including internet and i n s i d e , v e r y g o o d c o n d . , $ 1 8 0 0 . satellite TV. Executive couple preferred. References required. 306-374-6553 or 306-642-3189, Assiniboia, SK. rsbasky@shaw.ca

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MEXICO VACATION HOUSE for sale, Melaque-Barra de Navidad area oceanview, private, quiet area, infinity pool, 2 bdrm, 3 bath, garage, outdoor bar and BBQ, palapa, fully furnished, $275,000 USD. Pictures available, email: lackey38@hotmail.com ESCAPE THIS FALL to spectacular Quadra Island, BC. just a 45 minute drive from the Comox Airport on Vancouver Island. BEACHFRONT COTTAGE accommodation overlooking the marine traffic of Discovery Passage. Cottages feature 2 bdrms, living room with gas fireplace, full kitchen, private outdoor hot tub or indoor jetted tub. Enjoy a friendly island community with an active community centre. Discounted nightly, weekly and monthly rates. Paradise awaits! For availability or reservations call 1-800-665-7745.

SKIING AT PANORAMA, BC. Private cabin sleeps 12. Only 3 minutes walk to main lift. Reasonable rates. For bookings SAWMILLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Band/Chainsaw - Cut lumcall Eva at: 780-853-0653. ber any dimension, anytime. Make money ATTN: SNOWBIRDS- OSOYOOS, BC. and save money. In stock, ready to ship. Waterfront townhouse in development on Starting at $1195. 1-800-566-6899 ext. lake. Hot tub, gym, 2 pools, $1,000/mo. 168. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/168 Call Doug at 604-319-7838. WOOD-MIZER PORTABLE SAWMILLS, KELOWNA, BC., TIME SHARE Holiday eight models, options and accessories. Park resort for sale. 2 bedroom lock off. 1-877-866-0667. www.woodmizer.ca Asking $7,000 OBO. Call 250-547-9424. 2009 LT40 WOODMEISER band mill, 88 h r s o f u s e , s t o r e d i n s id e . $ 1 8 , 0 0 0 . 403-845-4791, Rocky Mountain House, AB lenis.mccallum@gmail.com pecia list

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CERT. CDC VERONA and AC Strongfield Durum wheat. Very high quality seed, high germ., no Graminearum. Geiger Farms Ltd, Leader, SK, call Tim 306-628-7896, 520-350-1090, or tgeiger@sasktel.net BUYING CANARY SEED, farm pickup. 1-877-752-4115, Naber Specialty 2000 BUSHELS OF cleaned Pelissier durum Call s e e d fo r s a l e , a s k i n g $ 1 2 / b u . C a l l Grains Ltd. 403-382-7702, Foremost, AB.

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HAY AND STRAW, very little or no rain. Straight brome and alfalfa/grass mix. 1600 lbs., JD cover edge net wrapped, pick up or can deliver by the semi load. 306-961-2777, Prince Albert, SK. 1000 ALFALFA MIX 2011 bales, twine, hard core, 1100 lbs., $30 each. Weyburn, SK. 306-842-3532, 306-861-1827. 100% BROME GRASS, and brome grass and alfalfa mix, 1800 lb. round bales. 306-594-2305, Norquay, SK. JD HARD CORE alfalfa or alfalfa/ brome timothy mix. Call 306-542-8382, Pelly, SK. SAY GOODBYE TO BLOAT 5x5 hard core Sainfoin legume round bales, good quality. 306-336-2667, Lipton, SK. LARGE ROUND AND SMALL SQUARE, alfalfa and mixed, close to Regina, SK., Call 306-539-6123. 1000 ALFALFA/ BROME net wrapped large rd. bales, 1400 lbs., $40/ton in field. 306-528-2064, 306-528-7740 Nokomis SK. GRASS/ALFALFA MIX 1st cut large round bales, vg quality, no rain and net wrapped $35. 306-221-1254 Saskatoon SK 700 CERTIFIED ORGANIC alfalfa/ Timothy/ brome bales, approx. 1300 lbs., baled with NH 664, $50 per bale. 780-356-2352, 780-831-5116, Valhalla Centre, AB. BARG FARMS small square and round mixed hay bales; 200 big square second c u t a l f a l f a b a l e s . C a n d e l i v e r. 403-793-7461, Brooks, AB. ALFALFA/BROME MIX bales, approx. 1100 lbs., 350 of 2011 crop, $40/bale; 200 2010 crop, $30/bale. Located at Speers, SK. Phone 306-246-4600. APPROX. 375 ALFALFA and brome/ alfalfa bales, 1100 lbs., soft core, $20 per bale. Phone 306-358-2054, Denzil, SK.

LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS CORP. Buyers and sellers of all types of feed grain and grain by-products. Call 306-862-2723, 70 GOOD QUALITY large round bales, Alfalfa/grass mix; Also 600 small squares Nipawin, SK. and wheat straw, $1.60/ea. 306-931-2826 WHY NOT KEEP MARKETING SIMPLE? or 306-290-4920, Martensville, SK. You are selling feed grains. We are buying feed grains. Fast payment, with 320 BROME ALFALFA BALES For Sale prompt pickup, true price discovery. Call approx. 1200 lbs., no rain, good quality, Gerald Snip, Jim Beusekom, Allen Pirness can load, $25/bale. Vanscoy, SK. Phone or Dave Lea at Market Place Commodities 306-668-4215 or 306-222-8489. Ltd., Lethbridge, AB. Ph.: 1-866-512-1711. $20/BALE ALFALFA/GRASS mix, 1500 lb., Email info@marketplacecommodities.com 5x6 hard core. 306-394-4407, Mossbank, SK. 400 1500 LB. first cut alfalfa bales, net itive Ra tes wrapped, no rain. 306-948-2395, Biggar, AL L GRAD ES ComP ropet m pt P a ym en t SK. LARGE QUANTITY OF first cut, hard-core D AV E K O EH N bales. 1400-1500 lbs., good cond. 4 03 - 54 6 - 006 0 Alfalfa CONTRACTING $25-30/ea. 306-297-3204, Shaunavon, SK. L in d en , AB Linden, AB 800 ALFALFA/GRASS MIXED hay bales. Organic, but will sell for conventional price. Phone 306-542-4401, Kamsack, SK. FARMERS, RANCHERS 2010/2011 ALFALFA and alfalfa mix bales. SEED PROCESSORS Approx. 1000 avail. $27/2011, $22/2010. 306-933-0655, Saskatoon, SK. BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS Heated/spring Thrashed SASK HAY Small square alfalfa mix grass/brome bundled into large bales of Light Weight/green/tough, 21, not touched by hand until you feed. Mixed Grain - Barley, Oats, You pick up or we can arrange delivery. Rye, Flax, Wheat, Durum, Mike 306-640-9506, Willow Bunch, SK. Lentils, Peas, Corn, Canola, 90 GRASS BALES, 150 alfalfa bales, 350 Chickpeas, Triticale oat greenfeed bales, 900 alfalfa/grass Sunflowers, Screenings bales. All 2011 crop for $35 each; Also 500 Organics And By-products alfalfa/grass (2010) bales for $30 each. 306-547-2286, Preeceville, SK. ✔ ON FARM PICK UP ✔ PROMPT PAYMENT LARGE ROUND ALFALFA brome; alfalfa and ✔ LICENSED AND BONDED crested wheat; and alfalfa. 1500 lbs. ea. 2010/ 2011. 306-463-3132, Kindersley, SK SASKATOON, LETHBRIDGE,

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EXCELLENT QUALITY ALFALFA and/or alfalfa brome mix hay for sale. 1000 round bales at 1000 lbs. each, $25 each. Rosetown/Biggar, SK. area, 306-882-3165. 700, 1200/1300 lb. hard core alfalfa/ Timothy/brome bales, 400- no rain $35, 300- slight rain, $25. 306-921-6995, 306-275-4911, len@tillagetools.com St. Brieux, SK.

LARGE SQUARE BALES: 3’x4’x8’. Approx. 1000 alfalfa and 1000 straw bales. Alfalfa 1200 lbs., straw, 800 lbs. 306-530-7593, Indian Head, SK. or tim@hciventures.ca 120 ROUND BROME/alfalfa bales, 1500 lbs., $45 each; 150 round straw bales, $15 www.wilburellis.com each. Tyson 306-621-3100, Yorkton, SK. SEED OATS, 35 lbs/bu. 306-395-2668 or 250 EXCELLENT ALFALFA brome, no rain, 306-681 7610. Chaplin, SK. $35/round bale, 1300+. 306-656-4541, WEST CENTRAL SASK. feedlot purchasing Harris, SK. b a r l e y . P r o m p t p a y m e n t . C o n t a c t HAY FOR SALE. 2500 alfalfa or grass mix 306-962-3992, Eston, SK. round netwrap bales, no rain. Straw also. Alan Coutts 306-463-8423, Marengo, SK.

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BESCO GRAIN LTD. Buyer of all varieties of mustard. Call for competitive pricing. 32’ EZEE-ON 4600 DISC, $49,900. Call 204-736-3570, Brunkild, MB. Phone 306-421-0205, Estevan, SK. CUSTOM CLEANING AND bagging all types of mustard for seed or processing. Color sorting available. Also looking for low g r a d e m u s t a r d . C a l l A c ke r m a n A g CERTIFIED UNITY Midge resistant, Stet- 306-638-2282, Chamberlain, SK. tler. Greenshields Seeds. Semans, SK. CERTIFIED ANDANTE yellow mustard and 306-524-2155(W), 306-524-4339(H). Centennial brown mustard. Greenshields CERTIFIED AC Unity VB seed. Book Early Seeds, Semans, SK, 306-524-2155 (W), to guarantee your supply. Contact Patrick 306-524-4339 (H). 306-638-3177, Chamberlain, SK.

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WANTED: FEED GRAIN, all types of bar- SOLID CORE ROUND, small square: alfalfa, ley, wheat, oats, peas, etc. Prompt pay- alfalfa grass, green feed, grass, straw. Delivered. 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK. ment. Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. WANTED: FEED BARLEY, 48 lbs. plus. ALFALFA BROME ROUND bales, excellent Phone Larry Hagerty, Stony Beach, SK. condition, JD 5x6 baler. Call 204-842-3613 or 204-773-6949, Birtle, MB. 306-345-2523.

LARGE ROUND STRAW bales, wheat and oats. 306-423-5422, Domremy, SK. 600 2010 NET WRAPPED alfalfa bales, 1650 lbs, $25/bale; Also, 600 2011 net wrapped alfalfa bales, 1750 lbs., $40/bale. Phone 306-861-1352, Weyburn, SK. 300 LARGE ROUND net wrapped whole oat bales, (forage variety), .03¢/lb.; 70 grass bales, protein 13.6%, TDN 64.2. Won 2nd place at Harvest Showdown, Yorkton, SK. Phone Ed 306-563-6261, Gorlitz, SK. 125 GREENFEED BALES, 5x6 bales (oats) 25 to 30% grain in head, dry, no rain. Phone: 306-682-3293, Humboldt area, SK. RM 369: 2011 2nd cut alfalfa, 210 bales, 1850 lb, net wrapped, protein 19.5%, RFV 135. 306-716-3409, Humboldt SK ALFALFA/BROME HAY, 4x8 square, avg. 1600 lbs., no rain, tarped. Contact Jim, Fort Qu’Appelle, SK, days 306-332-6221, night 306-332-3955.

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2011 HAY, 1400-1500 lbs, net wrapped, no rain, 70% alfalfa, 30% brome, $30/bale, l a r g e r o r d e r s n e g o t i a b l e . D e l i ve r y available. Stony Beach, SK. 306-533-0062, 306-345-2171. 450 ALFALFA GRASS 5x6 hay bales, 306-528-4408, Nokomis, SK. ROUND BALES: Oat straw, net wrapped, 1100 lbs. Brian 306-280-2956, Saskatoon, SK. 1600 LB. ALFALFA BALES, 2010 1st cut alfalfa, no rain, baled July 2010, located in Dundurn, SK. Analysis available. $25/bale. 1-800-667-4515 day, 306-221-3800 night/ weekends. 45% BALEAGE in bags or 14% dry, RFV 160, 4’ wide cover edge JD wrap rounds, young cut, no foxtail and clean organic. 204-534-7843, Killarney, MB. 2011 GRASS HAY BALES, large round bales, no rain, 1400 lbs., $35/bale, will load. Ph. 306-694-4186, Moose Jaw, SK. whelanchristie@yahoo.ca FLAX STRAW open (large round) bales. Two locations near Saskatoon, SK. Call 306-382-1299, 306-382-9024.

WANTED: ALFALFA HAY in round or large square, will buy all qualities including with rain. Priced according to quality, in Southern Alberta. 1-800-291-1432. SMALL SQ UARE BALES: 50/50 Alfalfa/Grass mix, 2000 available, $3/bale or $100/ton. 18 kms SE of Saskatoon, SK. Phone 306-933-4457 or 306-931-0058. 5X4 ROUND HARDCORE Alfalfa and AlfalHAY AND STRAW for sale. Dairy quality, fa/grass bales, 2011 is $20 and 2010 is feeder hay, and grass hay, 3x4 square $10; Also 2010 small squares, $1.25/ea. Phone 306-726-4569, Southey, SK. bales. 403-633-8835, Brooks, AB. BROME/ALFALFA HAY, 1000 lb. bales. GOOD QUALITY HAY, AB and BC, big 12.9% protein, $23/bale; 8% protein r o u n d s . C a l l f o r d e l i v e r y p r i c e s . $20/bale. 306-297-6402, Admiral, SK. 403-758-3041, Magrath, AB.

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FULL-TIME FARM/ RANCH POSITION. Looking for a motivated employee with 1- 800- 661- 432 6 cattle experience, mechanically inclined w w w .selectho lid a ys.co m and good with equipment, valid drivers license (Class 1 an asset but not necessary). Carnduff, SK. Call 306-717-8905 or email CANADA - CUBA FARMER TOURS. Feb. resume to barjb_ranch@msn.com 6th to 20th. All inclusive. Deductible. 7 nights 5 star, 7 nights country hotels, 3 days Varadero, 8 day farm tour, 3 days Havana. Max 28. Farmers and family members only. $3200 Cdn/ person 2 sharing FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE REQUIRED on pediplus air. Escorted by Canadian Agrologist, greed seed/grain farm near Govan, SK. Wendy Holm. holm@farmertofarmer.ca Job would include: Working in seed cleaning plant; Trucking; Operating and main604-947-2893, www.farmertofarmer.ca taining all farm equipment. Good work LISKE TRAVEL LTD., Wetaskiwin, AB. ethic, mechanical skills and 1A license an Join us on our spring time tulip and wind- asset. Wages dependant on experience. mill cruise April 16, 2012. 9 days. Sail Hol- Relocation assistance available. Apply with land and Belgium waterways. Attend the resume to: Kevin Yauck, Box 323, Govan, Floriade Horticulture Exposition, held eve- SK, S0G 1Z0. Phone 306-484-4555 or ry decade. Visit Keukenhof gardens, Kin- email: yauckseedfarm@sasktel.net derdijk windmills and more. Only $3899/person dbl+taxes (Includes air FULL and PART-TIME positions available from Edmonton, AB.). Add optional tour of on mixed farm. Experience an asset, but Britain and Ireland. 15 days, land only will train. Send resumes to: Box 328, Payn$2999/person, dbl. Limited space. Hurry! ton, SK. S0M 2J0, phone: 306-895-4601 or South America cultural and agricultural email: buggfarms@hotmail.com tour, 20 days (Jan. 21 - Feb. 9, 2012) See FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY it all, $7999/person dbl+taxes (air includ- for experienced farmhand near Elk Point, ed from Edmonton). Visit our website: AB. Duties include handling and calving of www.lisketravel.com or call toll free: 250 cow/calf herd, fencing, field work, op1-888-627-2779 for all your travel needs. erating and maintaining farm machinery. Vehicle is provided for farm usage and lodging provided as part of wage package. A current resume, references and valid driver’s license are required. We are lookADVANCED PURE WATER SYSTEMS, ing for a long-term relationship with future Ecosmarte distributor, pricing for BC, AB, b e n e f i t s r e s u l t i n g . F a x r e s u m e : SK, and MB. The real thing, not a spinoff. 780-724-3202, or call eves. 780-724-2090. We guarantee 99% pure water, no salts, no chemicals. We have the manpower CUSTOM SEED CLEANING BUSINESS and equipment to service your needs. near Bruno, SK. Modern facilities, estab306-867-9461, derdallreg@hotmail.com lished clientele. 306-260-7333. or www.ecosmarte.com Outlook, SK. YEAR ROUND EMPLOYEE needed on a feedlot, cow/calf and grain farm located east of Carberry, MB. Looking for responsible, highly motivated person. Experience is required for operating farm machinery WANTED: POW CON single phase welder. and cattle handling. Class 1 license and shop experience is an asset. For more info Phone 306-748-2836, Neudorf, SK. call: 204-724-6093, 204-724-5673 or evenings: 204-466-2939, 204-834-2931. STAUBER DRILLING INC. Water well construction and servicing, exploration and geotechnical drilling. Professional service since 1959. Call the experts at 1-800-919-9211 info@stauberdrilling.com

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HAYTER DRILLING LTD. Over 50 yrs in groundwater industry specializing in 5” 30” wells. Premium quality materials used in new construction. Old well servicing and rehab. New equipment and experienced crews. 1-888-239-1658, Watrous, SK. BUY 8 TIRES GET $1000 in-store credit or free installation. All or any combination of 20.8-38, 18.4-38, 30.5-32, 24.5-32, 18.4-42 or 20.8-42. Price starts at $783. Buy your own or buy with a friend. Promo good up to January 15, 2012. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

www.progressiveyardworks.com FIBERGLASS SEPTIC TANKS- Great selection, sizes from 750 gal. up to 20,000 gallon in stock now! Call Ed at Flaman SHOP EQUIPMENT Milling machine; MetSales in Saskatoon, SK., 306-934-2121 or al lathe; 10’ brake. Phone 204-352-4306, visit www.flaman.com Glenella, MB . S H O P S M I T H M A R K M K V, n u m e r o u s attachments including 4” planer, jointer, $ 1 0 0 0 . 4 0 3 - 2 2 6 - 0 4 2 9 , C a l g a r y, A B SHUR-LOK TRUCK TARPS and replacement ancientgrease@gmail.com tarps for all makes of trucks. Alan, 306-723-4967, 306-726-7808, Cupar, SK. TARPCO, SHUR-LOK, MICHEL’S sales, service, installations, repairs. Canadian company. We carry aeration socks. We now carry electric chute openers for grain trailer hoppers. 1-866-663-0000. TA R P S / C O V E R S / A C C E S S O R I E S ! Manufacture and repair of all tarps and covers. Call Canadian Tarpaulin, Saskat o o n , S K . w w w. c a n t a r p . c o m o r c a l l 1-888-226-8277 or 306-933-2343.

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FARM EMPLOYMENT! We can help find you a good employee or find you a good Ag related job. Ag Employ Alberta, email tkok@xplornet.com or ph. 403-732-4295. CALVING HELP REQUIRED: Feb 2012 to end of April on ranch in Cochrane AB. Experience a must, a willingness to work night shift and working well with others. Calving performance bonus avail. Accommodations supplied. Email resume w/3 references to heidi@simpsonranching.ca or fax 403-932-4342. Call 403-473-4571 for more info. www.simpsonranching.ca THE GREEN RANCH: Wanted 1 Farm Manager. $16.90/hour. 3 - 5 years experience required. 306-722-3326, Osage, SK. shultz_t@ymail.com FULL TIME, year round position available on 3000 cow/calf operation in SE Sask. Applicant must have knowledge and skills associated with all aspects of ranching including: Roping; Horsemanship; Animal care and handling; Equipment operation and repair; Welding and maintenance; And fencing. 1A license is also an asset. Email: quartercircleyranch@yahoo.ca or phone 306-245-3310, Tyvan, SK. WANTED: RELIABLE PERSON for cattle/farming operation. Permanent and seasonal employment available. Must have valid drivers license. Single/family accommodations. 403-577-2243, Consort, AB. Fax: 403-577-2263, Cell: 403-575-0712 LARGE COW/CALF RANCH and backgrounding operation requires full-time cowboys/ pencheckers. Wages negotiable. Call Mike 306-469-7741, Big River, SK. SEASONAL FARM LABOURER HELP. Applicants should have previous farm experience and mechanical ability. Duties include operation of machinery, including: Tractors, truck driving and other farm equipment, as well as general farm laborer duties. $12-$18/hr depending on experience. Contact Wade Feland at 701-263-1300, Antler, ND. HEPPELL’S IS A PROGRESSIVE business in SW B.C. looking for a great candidate for a farm manager position. The position is responsible for management, planning and control over Heppell’s 900 acre potato and squash farming operations. From land assembly and prep through to quality harvest and storage as well as washing and packing. The ideal candidate should have: A B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Agronomy, Plant Science or Horticulture; 5 years vegetable farm management experience in large scale agriculture; Mechanical knowledge and agricultural tools expertise; Ability to prepare daily written reports, manage assets (ie. equipment and labor); Understand how to budget, program, manage and schedule. Must be a “results oriented” manager and have the ability to plan ahead and to look at the whole picture. Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred. Please call 604-576-1727 or email: info@heppells.ca FULL-TIME PERMANENT WORKER required on mixed farm/ranch operation. Experience with cattle and machinery required. Class 3 license an asset. Housing with yard available. Family welcome. Wage negotiable depending on experience Phone 403-575-0214, Veteran, AB. Or email: lawlet@netago.ca

GENERAL FARM WORKER NEEDED for a grain farm in northern Alberta, beginning mid April to mid Nov. 2012. Must be willing to work long hours. Large range of duties to be performed. Must be able to speak, read and write English. $16/hour. Accommodations provided. Contact Ed and Linda Schmidt, Box 543 Manning, AB. T0H 2M0. Phone 780-836-2107 anytime. FULL TIME SEASONAL help required on large grain farm near Manning, AB. Experience operating and maintaining equipment required. Wage $16/hr. Please fax resume to: 780-836-2911 or e-mail to: krvreeling@abnorth.com FULL-TIME HELP WANTED on grain farm near Corning, SK. Housing close by, suitable for family. Class 1A is an asset, experience will reflect wage. Fax resume to 306-224-4546 or call 306-224-4441. WANTED: FARM LABOURERS able to run farm equipment on cattle/grain farm. F u l l - t i m e wo r k ava i l a b l e . C a l l M i ke 306-469-7741, Big River, SK. SEASONAL FARM LABOURER, operate and maintain farm equipment, $15-18/hr. Redvers, SK area. 701-756-6433 or email petemylo@srt.com

ALBERTA SWINE GENETICS CORP. a boar stud in Nisku, AB. is seeking experienced Animal Technicians who have significant barn experience, animal husbandry skills and knowledge of semen collection. The successful candidate will be a team player who has the ability to handle mechanical and physical work and provide feedback to the Manager. The work schedule is Sunday to Thursday, 6 AM to 1:15 PM. An annual salary of $34,000 with comprehensive benefits program and excellent work conditions are offered. Please apply to Gregory Lebowa, Managing Director, ASGC, 1103 - 9th Street, Nisku, AB. T9E 8L7, email: asgc@moderndigital.net or fax: 780-986-6523. NO phone calls please. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY for farm equipment Mechanic with post secondary diploma or university equivalent (NOC Code 7312). Full-time permanent position on larger grain farm, Terrador Farms Inc., near Oxbow, SK. Duties include: inspecting and diagnosing equipment for proper maintenance; Adjust, repair, replace parts or components on equipment; Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on equipment and operate all farm machinery. Class 1A license an asset. Wage $3600/month negotiable based on experience and education. Please email resumes to terrador.farms@sasktel.net Call Gerry Stewart 306-483-7829 for more info.

WANTED RANCH EMPLOYEE, Merritt, BC. Permanent full-time ranch work- equip crops, riding and cattle. Send resume to FULL-TIME RANCH HELP wanted. Expeinfo@ranchland.ca or fax: 250-378-4956 rience with livestock and machinery required, housing supplied. Non-smoker preBURNT OUT CREEK RANCH requires herds- ferred. Please fax resume with references man/feedlot workers. One position April 1, to: 403-548-2287, Ph: 403-548-6684, Red2012-October 31, 2012; and one position cliff, AB. from July 1, 2012 to November 31, 2012. Positions may possibly become perma- 70 HEAD DAIRY FARM looking for herdnent. Duties include any and all aspects of sperson/farm labourer. Wage based on exranch work. Long hours in season. Drivers perience. Housing available. Send resumes license required. Wages $12-15/hour de- to: swissdreamfarm@hotmail.com or call pending on experience. Ranch located 25 Ray at 204-724-5503, Wawanesa, MB. mi. East of Tisdale, SK. 306-873-0129. LOOKING FOR PEOPLE interested in riding MIXED LIVESTOCK AND grain farm, look- feedlot pens, with above average horseing for feed truck driver/maintenance manship skills, willing to train, wages deperson willing to work with cattle. Class p e n d i n g o n q u a l i fi c at i o n s , b e n e fi t s 1A license an asset. Housing available. Fax available. 403-701-1548, Strathmore, AB. resume to: 780-847-3225, or phone 780-205-0344. Dewberry, AB. CAREER RANCHER: We need a dedicated career Rancher. If you are a herd managHELP WANTED ON HORSE and cattle ranch er/farm manager/ horseman who would in Lumsden, SK. Must be reliable and like to manage up to 500 cows by Lethphysically fit with drivers licence. Willing bridge, please send a detailed resume to to train! Fax resume to: 306-731-2048 or SAA, Ste. 100, 150 Kenyon Dr., Lethbridge, call 306-731-2821. AB, T1K 7N3, Att: Belinda. Remuneration would include a home, plus utilities, wages PROGRESSIVE FARM is looking for Full and a bonus based on calf crop. Possibility Time Permanent and Seasonal Farm to live at operation by Penticton, BC. for Help. Ability to operate farm eqpt., IA part, or all of the year. exp. and heavy eqpt. exp. an asset. Wages are negotiable. Call 306-643-4449 or FULL-TIME FARM HAND/MANAGER 306-745-7018. Fax resume: 306-643-4510 wanted immediately near Vulcan, AB. A or email poelzer@rfnow.com qualified applicant will have 5 yrs. min. grain farm experience, Class 1 license, has WARKENTIN BROS. FARMS INC. a pro- operated a high clearance sprayer, good gressive growing agriculture operation in mechanical skills and works well with othnorthern Alberta is currently accepting ap- ers. A min. grade 12 education is required plications for 2 full-time permanent posi- and post secondary would be an asset. We tions: Truck/equipment operator; Farm offer very competitive compensation, inequipment/truck mechanic. Please for- cluding company vehicle, cell and housing ward resume with references and drivers for the right candidate. If you are looking abstract to ewfarms@telus.net or fax for a long term career with a progressive 780-957-2753, Debolt, AB. company in a growing industry, please contact Ryan at 403-399-4253, or fax reFULL-TIME EXPERIENCE and/or desire to sume 403-897-2175, Vulcan, AB. learn. Looking for individual to operate, repair and maintain agriculture equipment and trucks. Main focus of operation is Bison production. Repair fences, barns and other buildings. Mechanical skills and farm 2007 CHOMPER firewood processor, Simexperience beneficial. Accommodations plex model, PTO and auto., mounted on can be arranged for the right individual or Case 2090 tractor w/wo 30’ elevator. Askfamily. A1 preferred, must have clean ab- ing $24,000 complete but will separate. stract. Phone Doug at: 306-231-9110, fax: Call 403-729-2594, Rocky Mtn. House, AB. 306-383-2555, Quill Lake, SK. or email UTT/UTW/CHAINSAW OPERATORS: quillcreek@sasktel.net Ace Vegetation is preparing for fall/winter MIXED FARM/ FEEDLOT in Provost, AB. work. We need utility tree trimmers, utility requires a full-time employee. Large tree workers and chainsaw operators. H2S, equipment and cattle experience an asset. First Aid, CSTS and Class 1 license are as$18- $24/hr. Scheduled days off, housing sets. Send your resume to: ACE at 2001 8th St., Nisku, AB, T9E 7Z1, fax: 780avail. Phone or fax resume: 780-753-6597. 955-9426 or acemail@acevegetation.com WANTED: FARM WORKERS w/Class 1 Foreman positions available. license, to pull Super B grain and hay trailers. Mostly local hauling. Also capable of r u n n i n g f a r m e q u i p m e n t . C a l l M i ke 306-469-7741, Big River, SK. THE RM OF CORMAN PARK #344 is curSPENCE FARMS located in Cremona, AB is rently accepting applications for: Motor looking for 2 full-time Cattle/farm Fore- Grader Operators, (2 permanent fullmen/women. The ideal candidate will time seasonal positions). Primary duties: have a minimum of 2-3 years of exp. Operation of a motor grader performing working on a mixed farm. Duties include road maintenance and occasional conworking w/cattle and farm equip. Clean struction work. Valid driver’s license redriving abstract essential. Hours of work quired with a clear abstract, Class 1A preare 44 hrs/week at $16/hour. Accommo- ferred. Extensive knowledge of road maintenance/ const. an asset. Mechanical dation available. Please call 403-860-9486. ability preferred, must be willing to work FULL-TIME RANCH hand experienced with inconsistent hrs., dictated by weather. calving, checking, processing and feeding Grade 12 education preferred. Attractive cattle. Horsemanship an asset, stable job benefit package, and wages as per collecrecord a must. Shared accommodations. tive agreement. Only those being interviewed will be contacted. Accepting appli306-295-4050 for more info., Eastend, SK. cations until positions have been filled. FARM HELPER req’d for grain farm near Call Darryl 306-975-1655 w/questions. Trossachs, SK. Training provided but farm Email public.works@rmcormanpark.com exp., welding and Class 1A drivers licence Fax: 306-242-6965. an asset. $15.50/hr., min. 130 hrs/month. Seasonal position w/possibility of becoming permanent. Job to commence April 1, 2012. Jacobs Enterprises, Box 32 Trossach SK, S0G 2N0. Email lucjac@sasktel.net DOUBLE F FARMS at Kirriemuir, AB looking for 3 cattle herds persons to carry out breeding programs, recognize and treat livestock health, check pens, feeding programs and farm duties. $18/hour. Must have specialized education or 4 yrs related experience. Contact 403-552-3753, fax 403-552-3751, craigference@hotmail.com PRIME MOVER/MULCHER Operators Ace Vegetation is preparing for fall/winter HOG BARN MANAGER required for multi- work. We need Mulcher, Hydro-Ax and site farrowing operation in Niverville, MB Posi-Track operators. Locations will be area. Must be motivated to take barns to throughout Northern Alberta. H2S, First next level of excellence, good communica- Aid, CSTS and Class 1 license are assets. tor and have a good work ethic. Competi- Send your resume to: ACE at 2001 - 8th tive wages and Group Insurance Plan. St., Nisku, AB, T9E 7Z1, fax: 780-955-9426 Email resume to riconny@mts.net or call or email: acemail@acevegetation.com 204-388-4425. Crew Leader positions available.

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RM FOREMAN POSITION RM of Oakdale #320 Surrounds Coleville, SK Located 20 miles north of Kindersley and in the middle of a busy oilfield area.

Looking for a great place to work? CO M E EXPERIENCE THE PCE LIFESTYLE.

SERVICE TECHNICIAN W e are seeking qualified Service Technicians to join our service staff in both our Fairview , AB and Kelow na, BC dealerships. W e also have a field position available in the M anning, AB area. The experienced individualm ust be able to perform basic diagnostics, service repairs and m aintenance on agriculturaland turf equipm ent. Ag Ticket or H eavy D uty Ticket w ith Ag experience required w ith 1+ years of experience perform ing service repairs. Q uote reference num ber Fairview STFVW P111511 Kelow na STKW W P111511

PARTS COUNTER SALESPERSON W e are is seeking a qualified individualto join the parts staff in our Fairview and La Crete, AB dealerships. M ust be focused on providing superior custom er service in this crucialrole. Parts and m achinery know ledge required -certified parts person preferred. Q uote reference num ber Fairview PCFVW P1111411 La Crete PCLCW P120111

SERVICE COORDINATOR W e are seeking a qualified Service Coordinator to join the Service Departm ent in our Grande Prairie location. The experienced individualm ust possess a m echanicalaptitude w ith equipm ent experience preferred and a strong focus on providing quality custom er service. Q uote reference num ber SCGPW P120111

Please send resum e to: fjohnstone@ pcequip.ca or fax to 604-557-7094.

SOIL GRAINS TECHNICIAN This position will be responsible for the gathering of field soil and farm yard grain samples. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: • Taking soil samples utilizing equipment provided such as 1⁄2 ton pickup truck and sampling probes and following sampling specifications. • Effectively operating GPS and recording sampling locations. • Taking grain samples from farm yard grain bins utilizing equipment such as grain bin probes • Accurately completing detailed records for all samples. • Prepare samples for analysis according to customer/contract requirements. • Ship samples to designated location for further analysis.

SKILLS: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

HighSc hoole ducation Clear driver’s abstract, at least a class 5 license Farm/agricultural business experience is an asset Good opportunity for a retired farmer or off farm worker (an asset) Ability to communicate effectively with customers. Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition. Good sense of direction to be able to navigate to field locations Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner. Must be able to proficiently operate GPS equipment. Good attention to detail for accurate record keeping. Proficiency in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook) is an asset. Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment. Ability to work well with others & independently. Proven time management skills. Works well under pressure. Extended hours may be required from time to time. Travel/overnight to other SGS locations or client location may be required from time to time.

Refer to website for complete position and application details

www.sgs.com/careers

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Competitive wages and full benefit package. Applicants must have strong road construction skills and exp. operating heavy machinery. Position requires strong mechanical abilities, good communication and leadership qualities. Grade 12 or GED required. Class 1A license an asset. Housing available. For further information please contact: Alan Burt - 306-463-7717 or Gillain Lund - 306-965-2281 Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Submit resume to:

RM of Oakdale #320 Box 249 Coleville, SK S0L 0K0 Fax: 306-965-2466 or email: rm320@sasktel.net

PARTS PERSO N REQ UIRED W ellEsta blished M u ltilin e A gricu ltu ra lDea lership in Ea st Cen tra lA lberta IsLook in g ForA n Hon est,A ggressive & A m bitiou s

PARTS PERSO N . A gricu ltu ra lBa ck grou n d a n d Com pu terExperien ce W ou ld Be A n A sset. Fu ll-Tim e Position , $15 to $20 per hou r.Ben efits,(a fter6 m on th period).

Plea se Forw a rd Resu m es to M a rc a t G ra tton Cou lee Ag ri Pa rts Ltd ., B ox 4 1,Irm a ,AB T0B 2H 0 or S en d Fa x to 780-75 4 -2333.

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EAGLE CREEK REGIONAL PARK requires mature person to manage and maintain the park from May 1-September 30, 2012. For more information call 306-237-4815. Send resume by January 15th 2012, to: Box 359, Perdue, SK, S0K 3C0. RM 183 FERTILE BELT is accepting applications for the position of seasonal heavy equipment operator with duties to commence early 2012. Must possess valid Class 1A license with clear abstract. Wages according to union contract. Forward resume with references by 4 PM December 5, 2011 to: RM 183, Box 190, Stockholm SK, S0A 3Y0. Email: rm183@sasktel.net or fax: 306-793-2063. LICENSED SECURITY GUARD COMPANY located in Eastern Sask. Construction sites, mines, personal, etc. Contact Bev 306-593-4468, Rama, SK. TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED: Experienced Class 1 drivers for year round work in AB and BC. Must have exp. with quad wagons or trains. Please send resume, refs and recent abstract to fax: 403-625-4659 or email: rwbranch@gmail.com

Is a pro gre s s ive , e xpa n d in g a gric u ltu ra l s a lva ge pa rts c o m pa n y s pe c ia lizin g in la te m o d e l tra c to r a n d c o m b in e pa rts a n d lo c a te d a tIrm a , Alb e rta . W e a re looking for

M E CH ANICAL AS S E M BL E R S

(4 va ca n cies ) Perm a n en t, fu ll tim e p o s itio n s -44 hrs p er w eek. S a la ry $19.25 to $20.00/hr. Va lid d rivers licen s e. Previo u s exp erien ce a n a s s et. To a pply fo r a po s itio n w ith u s , plea s e e-m a il res u m e to : m a rc@ gcpa rts .co m o r s en d fa x to 78 0-754-2333 Atten tio n : Alvin W a n n echk o

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Aurora GN General Manager Kipling, Saskatchewan, Canada

P O SITIO N D ESC R IP TIO N : To manage and co-ordinate the work of 17 staff. Site 1 consists of Sow Breeding/ Gestation/Gilt breeding (2600 + places), Farrowing (504 crates), Q U A LIFIC ATIO N S A N D EXP ER IEN C E • Well developed interpersonal skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Good working knowledge of all aspects of swine breeding • Good understanding of reproductive physiology • Thorough understanding of PIC Health Assurance practices • Detail oriented • Basic computer skills • Minimum of High School Diploma, B.S. in Ag related field preferred • Minimum of three years production experience R ESP O N SIB ILITIES/ K EY TA SK S: • Training and management of staff • Positive relationship and input with in the Aurora management team • Work within an established operating budget • Establish and maintain work routines and schedules • Co-ordinate pig flows • Monitor and control feed usage • Feed and supply ordering • Inventory reporting and control • Maintenance of herd health and bio-security in co-operation with health assurance • Accurate record-keeping and reporting • Work closely and co-operatively with technical management • Animal welfare • Health and Safety • Maintenance priorities and direction • Regular communication with the General Manager N o te: Des cription m ay notbe all- inclus ive Ifinteres ted p lea s e s ub m itres um e to Levern La rs on, P IC Box 177 Kip ling S K S 0G 2 S 0 or via internetto levern.la rs on@genus p lc.com

LIVE IN YOUR WORK IN ALBERTA HOME PROVINCE Nuvision Industries is a Western Canadian based fertilizer plant service and construction company based in Carseland, Alberta. Full-time Senior In-Field Project Manager required in our Material Handling Division.

The ideal candidate will include the following:

• Oversee total construction to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. Includes interfacing with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and management. • Plan, coordinate and supervise activities of all company personnel on assigned projects. • Provide direction to planning, scheduling and budgeting of all projects. • Preferably have experience in millwright, fertilizer plant and equipment construction, installation and maintenance. • Must have experience with crane and rigging, aerial work, and welding. • Requires excellent computer and communication skills, attention to detail and problem solving an asset. • Must possess a valid drivers license and be willing to travel and work outdoors 12 months of the year throughout Western Canada primarily Alberta. Nuvision Industries offers a very competitive remunerationpackage based on experience and skill set. To apply please forward resume and cover letter to KEN JOHANSEN Ph: 403 934 3591 | F ax: 403 901 2387 e-mail to: ken@nvind.ca PO Box 450, Carseland, AB T0J 0M0 www.nvind.ca

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LICENSED

FUL L TIM E ASSISTAN T FO R EM AN ’S P O SITIO N The R.M o fK in d e rs le y No . 290 is a larg e R.M . lo cate d in W e s t Ce n tral Sas katche w an . W e are lo o kin g fo r an ag g re s s ive in d ivid u al,w ho m u s t have m e chan ical s kills , an d m an ag e m e n t/hu m an re latio n s s kills . The s u cce s s fu l applican t w ill have a 1 A d rive r’s lice n s e , n o le s s than 5 ye ars o f practical e xpe rie n ce w ith m o to r g rad e r, g rave l tru cks , as w e ll as a varie ty o f ro ad m ain te n an ce e q u ipm e n t. The s u cce s s fu l applican t w ill b e re s po n s ib le fo r the s u pe rvis io n o f ro ad m ain te n an ce ,g rave l hau lin g ,an d the d ay to d ay m ain te n an ce o fe q u ipm e n t. This as s is tan t fo re m an ’s po s itio n w illan s w e r d ire ctly to the R.M . fo re m an an d w illb e re s po n s ib le fo r the s u pe rvis io n o f1 6 – 1 8 m e n . Salary w illb e n e g o tiate d o n e xpe rie n ce an d ab ility. Co m ple te b e n e fits packag e pro vid e d . Fo r m o re in fo rm a tio n , c o n ta c t R u ssell Gro ss a t 306-4 63-2825/4 63-7229. Se n d re s u m e to R .M . o fK in d ersley No . 290, Bo x 1 21 0, K in d ersley, SK . S0L 1 S0 o r em a il t o : rm 290@ sa sktel.n et P h: 306-4 63-2524 /Fa x 306-4 63-4 1 97.

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK M ECHANIC W ith e xpe rie n c e in ge n e ra l tru c k re pa ir a n d e n gin e re b u ild in g pre fe rre d . C o m pe titive s a la ry a n d b e n e fit pa c ka ge . W e a re a fa m ily o pe ra te d b u s in e s s o f 3 0 ye a rs lo c a te d in the frie n d ly c o m m u n ity o fC a m ro s e Alb e rta . Ifyo u a re lo o kin g fo r a po s itive c ha n ge c o n ta c tu s to d a y !

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FINALLY, A REALISTIC opportunity to make a comfortable income working from home. No empty promises. Visit: w w w. r a i n b o w r i d g e . n e t o r p h o n e 204-566-2253, Oak River, MB.

Brady Oilfield Services LP Is cu rren tly a ccep tin g a p p lica tio n s fo r:

1A G RAV EL TRUCK D RIV ERS AN D EQ UIP M EN T O P ERATO RS W eyb u rn /Ha lb rite Area M a il or Fa x Resum e Attn : Jeff Perry (Co n s tru ctio n Fo rem a n ) P.O. Bo x 271, M id a le, S a s k . S 0C 1S 0 Fa x: (306 ) 458 -276 8 Em a il: jperry@ b ra d y.s k .ca

RM OF ROSEDALE #283 is accepting applications for a full time grader/ equipment operator with duties to commence as soon as possible. Please forward resumes to the undersigned stating exp., salary expected, incl. current driver’s abstract and 3 references. For more info. contact Reeve Nick Patkau at 306-544-2613, RM Rosedale #283, Box 150, Hanley, SK. S0G 2E0, email: rm283@sasktel.net or fax: 306-544-2252. The RM wishes to thank all who applied, however, only those individuals with inter- RED ROCK NURSERY is accepting applications for Greenhouse Labourers. Duties to views will be contacted. include: seeding, thinning, transplanting, weeding and harvesting of trees. Starting now. Wage rate $9.40 per hour, 40 to 50 hours per week, 7 days per week. Please mail resume to: Box 40046, RPO Southridge, Medicine Hat, AB, T1B 4S6.

Saxon is currently recruiting for the follow ing positions for a Potash Projectbased in Saskatchew an: • • • •

Driller Derrickha nd M otorha nd Floorha nd

S a xon offers com p etitive com p en s a tion a n d a com p rehen s ive ben efits p a ck a g e. In teres ted ca n d id a tes , p lea s e forw a rd you r res u m e to:

S a xo n Drillin g Ca n a d a L. P. Hu m a n R eso u rces Dept. Fa x: 403- 513- 42 55 O rb y em a ilto : CDN recru itm en t@ sa xo n services.co m W e w is h to tha n k a ll ca n d id a tes fortheirin teres t, how ever, on ly thos e s elected fora n in terview w ill be con ta cted .

Au ro ra Techn ica lM a n a ger Au rora G N Com p lex R EP O R TS TO : A u rora G N G en era l M a n a g er P O SITIO N LO C ATIO N : Kip lin g , S a s k a tchew a n , Ca n a d a P O SITIO N A IM :

T o im p lem en tan d m an age an efficien t b reed in g an d testin g p rogram to op tim ize the rate ofgen etic im p rovem en tw ithin the Au rora G N Com p lex.

Q U A LIFIC ATIO N S A N D EXP ER IEN C E • M in im u m ofHig h S chool Dip lom a , B.S . in A g rela ted field p referred • S tron g org a n iza tion a l a n d in terp ers on a l s k ills • G ood com p u ters k ills • A bility to u n d ers ta n d a n d a cq u ire techn ica l s k ills • A m bitiou s a n d tea m orien ted R ESP O N SIB ILITIES/ K EY TA SK S: • Im p lem en ta tion ofp u re lin e tes tin g a n d s election p rog ra m s in a G en etic Nu cleu s fa rm . This in volves d eterm in a tion a n d com m u n ica tion oftes tin g a n d otherta rg ets to releva n tp rod u ction s ta ffa n d w ork in g a s a tea m m em berto a chieve thes e ta rg ets . • S u p ervis ion ofa techn ica l tea m in the G en etic Nu cleu s fa rm . • Res p on s ible forthe q u a lity ofd a ta collected a n d en tered in to the d a ta ba s e a n d forcon d u ctin g p eriod ic a ccu ra cy check s on u ltra s ou n d techn icia n s , feeta n d leg a n d con form a tion s cores a n d electron ic feed s ta tion s . • S ched u lin g a n d p a rticip a tin g a s req u ired in rou tin e ca rca s s cha ra cteriza tion w ork w ith s a m p les ofG en etic Nu cleu s p ig s . • Prep a rin g con trol cha rts a n d a w ritten m on thly fa rm rep ort. • S election ofa n im a ls ba s ed on p hen otyp ic a n d g en otyp ic p a ra m eters . • Com m u n ica tion w ith G en era l M a n a g er N o te: Des cription m ay notbe all- inclus ive Ifinteres ted p lea s e s ub m itres um e to Levern La rs on, P IC Box 177 Kip ling S K S 0G 2 S 0 or via internetto levern.la rs on@genus p lc.com

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WANTED: 1A Fluid Haulers, Leased Operators and Oilfield Laborers for Shaunavon, THE R.M. OF OAKDALE No. 320 is accept- SK. Competitive wages and benefits ofing applications for the position of 627G fered. Info. call 306-297-3885. Cat Scraper Operator to begin duties in April 2012. Experience is preferred but willing to train. For more information, please contact Alan at 306-463-7717 or Gillain at 306-965-2281. Applications accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Resumes with drivers abstract can be submitted to R.M. of Oakdale No. 320, Box 249, Coleville, SK S0L 0K0 Fax: 306-965-2466 or rm320@sasktel.net The R.M. thanks all who apply; however, only those individuals with interviews will be contacted.

S a xon En erg y S ervices In c. is a p rog res s ive, in n ova tive, a n d exp a n d in g in tern a tion a l la n d -ba s ed d rillin g w ell-s ervicin g com p a n y hea d q u a rtered in C a lg a ry. S a xon is com m itted to s a fety. W e ha ve es ta blis hed “ zero los s ” a s a g oa l in Hea lth, S a fety a n d En viron m en t; w e believe a n d con tin u a lly s trive to m eetthis g oa l.

Precise Crossings • Roughnecks • Derrick Hands • Drillers • Shop Personnel fo r the w in te r s e a s o n a n d po s s ib le lo n g te rm e m plo ym e n t. Tra c kho e , Ba c kho e , C la s s 3 Lic e n s e a n a s s e t. W illin g to Tra in . Ple a s e fa x re s u m e to :

780-962-6852 o r e m a il to :

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SMALL WATER and VAC/TRUCK CO. w/work in central and northern AB is looking for drivers. Ph John 403-844-635, Condor, AB. Email rijovan@harewaves.net REQUIRED FOR EDSON ALBERTA area: Picker/Pressure/Hotshot Driver. Trailer experience an asset, H2S and First Aid tickets required. Benefits available. Email: truddt1@xplornet.com fax 780-723-6634

Bulldog Vacuum Service Ltd. is an Oilfield company based in Mannville, Alberta since 1996. We are currently looking for experienced Vacuum & Water Truck operators for this up and coming season. Requirements are a minimum Class 3 license with air and a good drivers abstract also oil field tickets necessary. Successful candidates will have lodging supplied and a choice of work in Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba. We strive for excellence and for that reason, our employees are an important part of our business and we offer top wages and an excellent benefit package. Interested parties please forward a copy of your resume, drivers abstract & oil field tickets to: Email: info@bulldogenergyservices.com Fax: 780-763-6472 Phone: 780-763-6473

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Is a 3rd gen era tio n fa m ily b u s in es s tha tha s b een s ervin g Regin a a n d a rea fo r 18 yrs a n d ha s ea rn ed a rep u ta tio n fo r its legen d a ry s ervice a n d co n tin u es to gro w in to o n e o fNo rth Am erica ’s la rges tNew Ho lla n d s in gle s to re d ea lers hip s .

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fo r th eir 36,000 h ea d feed lo t. This is a perm a nent full-tim e position w hose duties w ould include: • W orking w ith m a na gem enton fina ncia la na lysis a nd stra tegic pla nning • O verseeing a lla spects of the genera lledger • Allfina ncia lreporting a nd im plem enta tions • S upervising pa ya ble,receiva ble, pa yrollsta ff • T4’s,T5’s,G S T,Agri-S ta bility • P repa ring yea r end w orking pa pers for externa la uditors P rofessiona ldesigna tion is preferred,a lthough notrequired. S a la ry w illbe ba sed on qua lifica tions a nd experience. This position is to sta rtim m edia tely, a nd w illrem a in open untila successfulca ndida te is found. O nly those selected for a n interview w illbe conta cted. Ple a se e m a il re su m e to : ca xle y@ highla nd b e e f.co m

Vacuum & Water Truck Operators Needed

OILFIELD MAINTENANCE Foremen and Laborers wanted. Willing to train. Tickets an asset. Greschner Oilfield Maintenance, ph/fax 306-356-2285, Dodsland, SK.

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d e rric k@ m a rkus s o n .co m o r fa x: 306-7 81-3332 (Attn : De rric k) W e tha n k a ll a p p lica n ts in a d va n ce, ho w ever o n ly tho s e ca n d id a tes s elected fo r a n in terview w ill b e co n ta cted .

BURN FAT, DRINK coffee, get paid. Thermogenic Fat Burning Coffee is now here. Work from home. For more info email: coffeecupboard@gmail.com or visit www.3keys2bskinny.bfreesystem.com

Res p on s ible fors u p p ortin g s a le & d is tribu tion of a g ri-p rod u cts . In ven tory m a n a g em en t& con trol p roced u res . Loa d , u n loa d & d eliver p rod u cts , fork lift exp erien ce a n a s s et. Blen d fertilizer. M a in ta in fa cility & eq u ip m en t. Fu ll-tim e, Com p etitive W a g e, Ben efits . high21hr@ hotm ail.com orfax 403 546- 3709.

Banff Constructors Ltd.,a costplus subcontractor supplying m anagem entand labour services to G raham C onstruction and Engineering,a JointVenture, has positions available based in the Saskatoon Shop for

HEAVY D UTY EQ UIPM ENT M ECHANIC JO URNEYPERSO NS AND APPRENTICES W e offer attractive com pensation packages and opportunities for long term em ploym ent. Plea se a p p ly online a t w w w .banffconstructors.com

SALES/ SERVICE LEADER. ACE is a leading vegetation management service provider with projects throughout western Canada. The position requires working w/petroleum industry clients. Individuals will have strong interpersonal skills, a sense of humor and be able to communicate effectively. A background in the use of MS Office and vegetation management is an asset. Strong service and sales background is essential. This position will cover Central AB. 2001- 8th Street, Nisku, AB T9E 7Z1. Fax resumes to 1-877-955-9426 or email to acemail@acevegetation.com

W es tern A pplied Res ea rch Corpora tion (W A RC) W A R C is a producer-based, not-for-profit organization w ith a m andate of transferring technology from research to Saskatchew an producers. W A R C conducts sm all and large plot research in a collaborative agreem ent w ith the A griculture and A gri-Food C anada research farm at Scott, Saskatchew an as w ell as on-farm dem onstrations of practices and technology w ith producers in N W Saskatchew an.

F I EL D RES EARC H AS S OC I ATE W A RC is cu rrently a ccepting a pplica tions for the position of Field Resea rch A ssocia te. The successfulcandidate w illassist w ith the m anagem ent and carrying out offield research and dem onstration projects as w ellas developing and sourcing funding for new projects.They w illalso represent W A R C and uphold their com m itm ent of providing technicaltransfer ofproject results to producers and agronom ists. Q ualifications include degree or diplom a in A griculture w ith experience in crop, plant or soil science related field. Preference w ill be given to candidates w ith M asters of Science. Eligibility to becom e a professional A grologist is desired. Experience w ith M icrosoft® W ord, Exceland Pow erPoint, understanding of basic statistical analysis, good w ritten and verbal com m unication skills, ability to w ork independently, strong leadership and tim e m anagem ent skills, as w ell as w illingness to be a team player are also requirem ents for this position.Know ledge and experience in field research w ith ability to operate sm allplot equipm ent is an asset. The candidate m ust be able to learn com puter softw are such as SA S (StatisticalA nalysis System s) and A R M (A griculturalR esearch M anager program ). The candidate m ust be a resident of C anada and have a valid driver’s license. In addition, the candidate needs to be able to com m unicate effectively w ith the research com m unity as w ellas producers. This is a 1-year term position w ith potentialfor renew al.W orking hours are flexible; the em ployee is expected to m anage their ow n w ork schedule. For m ore inform ation please refer to our w ebsite (w w w .w arc.ca). Please send resum e and references to W estern A pplied R esearch C orporation, B ox 89, Scott, SK S0K 4A 0 orfax (306) 247-2022. For m ore inform ation please contact A nne Kirk at (306) 247-2001 oranne.kirk@ w arc.ca. D eadline for subm itting an application is Friday, D ecem ber 16, 2011.

WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER Glacier Media Group is growing. Check our job board regularly for the latest openings: www.glaciermedia.ca/careers

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forLa rg e Cen tra l A B Fa rm / Feed lotop era tion . Licen s ed orn on -licen s ed , Fu ll tim e, Com p etitive W a g es , Ben efits . Exp erien ce w ith Hea vy & A g ricu ltu re M a chin ery a d efin ite a s s et. S u b m itresu m e to E- m ail: high21hr@ hotm ail. com orF ax 403 546- 3709.

YORKTON AREA IS BOOMING. Journeyman Technician. May consider 2nd or 3rd year Apprentice with a desire to learn trade and take Chrysler Training. We are a growing Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep dealership located in beautiful East Central Saskatchewan surrounded by parks, schools and recreation facilities for your family. We offer a great flat rate along with bonuses, benefits as well as relocation allowance for right individual. We a r e enjoying working out of our 7 year old facility and need one more team player to join our long term staff in the shop. If you have the desire to take the step, please email or mail a resume to: Greg Vaughan, greg@yorktondodge.com Fixed Operations Manager, Yorkton Dodge RV, 270 Hamilton Rd, Yorkton, SK., S3N 4C6. Truck Saver is looking for a JOURN EYM AN H EAVY DUTY M EC H AN IC in Yorkton. Strong com m unication skills, able to w ork alone, strong diagnostic skills, valid driver’s license, able to w ork w eekends w hen necessary. W ill be doing various repairs, rebuild ofcom ponents and diagnostics both in shop and on the field.W e offer excellent benefits, pension plan after 1 year of service, tooland m ealallow ance. $33.00 per hour, negotiable depending on experience.

Fax:306-786-6909 or Em ail:eric@ potzus.com

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LOOKING FOR LEASE OPERATORS to run the US out of Sask. A stepdeck trailer is required. 306-861-9362, Weyburn, SK. Western Sales, a multilocation John Deere Dealership is looking for experienced:

FULL TIME PARTS PEOPLE for our Biggar, Outlook and Davidson locations. You will perform a variety of instore customer service and stocking duties related to the receiving, sale, and delivery of parts. The successful candidate will have the ability to work well in a fast paced team environment. Experience is an asset, but willing to train the right candidate.

MECHANICS / SERVICE TECHS REQUIRED Large Central AB Farm/Feedlot operation has openings for: Licen sed o rn o n - licen sed M echa n ics o rS ervice Techs. Full time, Competitive Wages, Benefits. Experience with Heavy & Agriculture Machinery a definite asset. Submit resume to Al @ high21hr@hotmail.com or Fax 403 546-3709.

GOSHAWK FARMS of Eaglesham, AB. is currently seeking Class 1 Drivers. Minimum 3 yrs. Super B experience. Applicants must be clean, personable and have good aptitude for work. Local and Edmonton area fertilizer and grain hauling. Occasional deck work and machinery hauling. Fax resume and abstract to 780-359-2083.

FULL TIME SERVICE TECHNICIANS for our Elrose, Central Butte and Biggar locations. We require individuals to repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain heavy duty farm equipment. Full job details are available on request. Must be able to work extended hours during seeding and harvest. We are looking for journeyman technicians but will consider all applicants. Competitive wages and benefit package included.

SERVICE MANAGER for their Rosetown location. You will be responsible for providing efficient and reliable service/repair delivery system to meet the needs of the customer and sales department, and building and maintaining a service team that delivers superior quality service to meet the expectations of the customer. Ideal candidates have 3+ years experience in Service Department operations. Should be familiar with John Deere’s products. Must be able to work extended hours during seeding and harvest. Excellent benefit package and competitive wages. Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Forward your resume to careers @westernsales.ca or fax to attn: Rome @ 306-882-3389

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY at Tri-Ag Implements, PARTS MANAGER/ PARTS PERSON. Will consider anyone willing to learn. Wages negotiable. Email resumes to triagbill@gmail.com or 403-577-3899 ask for Bill, Consort, AB.

DRIVERS WANTED: Experienced oilfield VA C T R U C K O R B O DY J O B TA N K TRUCK OPERATOR with Class 3 and/or Class 1, H2S, WHMIS and TGD certificates LEASE OPERATORS: SK/AB Co. looking to r e q u i r e d . C o n s o r t , A B . a r e a . P h E d expand grain and fertilizer operations for 403-575-1423. Fax resume and drivers abDecember contracts. Lease operators stract to Ed at 403-552-3825. w/wo trailers needed. Serious inquiries only. Operators based out of AB, SK, or LOOKING FOR LEASE OPERATORS to MB. Contact 306-893-4325, Maidstone, SK. pull company owned Cattleliners. Hauling cattle and hogs in BC and AB. Please fax Email: triplecholdings@hotmail.com resume to 250-828-6683 or phone Bob at 250-851-1255. WANTED: OWNER OPERATORS for grain and fert. hauling, based in Kenaston, CHAMP VENTURES INC. wanted 1 Delivery SK. Pull your own trailers or ours. Phone Driver, $15.10/hour. No exp. required. champven@yahoo.com 306-455-2112, Leon at TLC Trucking 306-567-8377. Arcola, SK. WANTED CLASS 1A DRIVER to haul crude oil in the Kerrobert, SK area. Current safety tickets and experience an asset but will train the right person. Must be able to pass drug and alcohol test. Flexible schedule. Top wages and housing avail. Home at night. Must be willing to work long days when required. Phone Tim 306-834-7338.

TRAIL-X EXPRESS immediately requires 1 ton diesel trucks to haul RV’s, full-time employment w/top rates, must be able to enter the US. Email steve@trailx.ca Tollfree 1-866-585-6770, visit www.trailx.ca

BIG WINTER MONEY! Water Truck Driver, camp job, day rate, all required tickets, abstract needed, drug test. Reply by email: bardiamondmfarm@gmail.com or fax 780-856-2494, Czar, AB.

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CLASS 1A TRUCK DRIVER with tank truck experience needed for SE Sask., hauling crude oil. Based out of Regina, SK. Clean abstract and resume required. Will train above average individuals. 5 days on, 5 off. Long term positions. Fax resume and abstract to: 306-245-3222, Weyburn, SK.

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Clean abstract and tickets required. Will provide training for candidates with related experience. Apply with resume on our website.

w w w .riv erb en d w a ter.c o m Email: b rett.c @ xplo rn et.c o m PASKAL CATTLE COMPANY is now hiring Class 1 Drivers for livestock hauling. Competitive wages. Canada/ US loads. Fuel/ safety bonus. Must have US clearance. Call Jim at 403-732-5641 or fax resume to 403-732-4856, Picture Butte, AB. Email: bgm5@telus.net

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RV HAULING: Saskatoon Hotshot Transporter now hiring 3/4 and 1 tons, power units w/wo stepdecks for RV and freight hauling throughout Canada and the US, year round work, lots of miles and home time, fuel subsidies, benefits, excellent earnings. 306-653-8675, Saskatoon, SK. www.saskatoonhotshot.com

CLASS 1 DRIVER, to haul crude oil in the Provost/Hardisty area. Good wages and benefits. Current driver’s abstract, oilfield tickets and resume. Provost, AB, fax WANTED IMMEDIATELY: Class 3A and 780-753-3092, phone 780-753-0086. 1A drivers, to haul water on drilling rigs. ELKOW ENTERPRISES INC. & WILLCO Must have all safety tickets and clean abLogistics Inc. Busy trucking company re- stract. Experience preferred. Competitive quires full-time Class 1 Drivers and wages. Fax resumes between 7:00 AM and Lease Operators to move grain/fertiliz- 6:00 PM, 306-826-5623, Marsden, SK. er/Frac Sand and other bulk commodities within the provinces of AB, SK, MB and BC. SPEEDWAY MOVING SYSTEMS requires Minimum 5 yrs. experience pulling Super B owner/operators for our 1 ton and 3 ton trailers. Mechanical experience an asset. fleets to transport RVs throughout North Competitive wages. Forward resumes with America. We offer competitive rates and references and current abstract. Apply in Co. fuel cards. Paid twice monthly, direct person or fax info. Attention: Michelle or deposit. Must have clean abstract and Dennis, 6334 50A Hwy 16A West, Vegre- ability to cross border. 1-866-736-6483; ville, AB. Email: elkowent@telus.net Fax: www.speedwaymovingsystems.com 780-632-6524 or phone 780-632-6509 HEAD-N-NORTH TRANSPORT LTD. Voted MID NORTH TRANSPORT is currently ac- Canada’s #1 RV transporter, is now accepting applications for operators to drive cepting applications for owner/operators. to and from the USA. Please fax resume Please refer to our website for more infor306-975-0559 or call 306-931-2678, Sas- m a t i o n : w w w. h e a d - n - n o r t h . c o m Ph:705-754-0768, West Guilford, ON. katoon, SK.

M a r k etin g Custom er Ser vice Rep r esen ta tive Bourg a ult I nd ustriesLtd . , al ea d i ng g l ob a l ma n uf a cturerof seed i ng a n d tilla g e eq uipm en t, ha sa perm a n en tf ull-tim e positi on b a sed outof the f a ctory in St.Br ieu x, SK f ora M a rketin g Custom erService Represen ta tive The d utiesi ncl ud e b uta re n otlim ited to: • Provide dealer/customer support on all Bourgault products with strong technical assistance via telephone, e-mail and on-site repairs or troubleshooting (up to 50 nights away per yr). • Communicating to customers the procedures and policies identified in the Warranty Policy Manual. • Train dealers/customers on all Bourgault products. • Provide support at trade shows and demonstrations where product knowledge and specialized skills are an asset. • A post secondary degree or diploma in a mechanically oriented course or equivalent experience in the agriculture machinery industry will be considered. • Experience in a dealership or farming role. • Customer Service Rep. - $43,650 - $63,300 • Senior Service Rep. - $53,850 to $78,000 P lea s e vis it: w w w .bou rg a u l t .com orfa x you rres u m e to (306)275-2331 orca ll (306)275-2300 ore-m a il you ra pplica tion / res u m e to: hu m a n res ou rces @ bou rg a u l t .com

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CLASS 1 DRIVER: If you are a safety conscious driver, understanding the value of good customer service and compliant with the hours of service regulation, then apply for the position with Mains Transportation Services. Send your resume to the attention of Mark Spenst, Operations Manager, mspenst@mainscrane.com or fax 780-955-1784, Nisku, AB.

CLASS 1 DRIVERS REQUIRED To haul grain, straw, hay and cattle. We offer flexible or permanent/ fulltime opportunities. Excellent Wages & Benefits. Fax 403-546-3709 E-mail: dmf@wildroseinternet.ca Cell 403-333-3153

Is a very p ro gres s ive, la rge vo lu m e New Ho lla n d Ag & Co n s tru ctio n d ea lers hip lo ca ted in the ra p id ly gro w in g co m m u n ity o fE m era ld Pa rk, S a s ka tchew a n .

M NH is a third gen era tio n fa m ily b u s in es s tha tha s b een s ervin g the Regin a & s u rro u n d in g a rea fo r the p a s t18 yea rs a n d ha s ea rn ed a rep u ta tio n fo r its legen d a ry s ervice a n d co n tin u es to gro w in to o n e o fNo rth Am erica ’s la rges tNH s in gle s to re lo ca tio n s .

W e a re cu rren tly lo o kin g fo r a territo rity s a l es m a n a ger to m a n a ge o n e o f the o p en s a l es territo ritei s (w es t). T he s u cces s fu l ca n d i da te w ill b e res p o n s i bl efo r d ea lin g w ti h the p u b l i cin a p ro fes s i on a l m a n n er to p ro m o te a n d s ell n ew a n d u s ed fa rm eq u i pm en t. Qua lifica tio n s : - A fa rm b a ckgro u n d o r exp erien ce in a g s a l es is a m u s tfo r this p o s ti on . - Po s ts eco n d a ry ed u ca ti on in Agric u ltu re o r Bu s i nes s w o u l d b e a n a s s et. - S tro n g co m p u ter s kills req u i red . - E xp erien ce w ti h Qu o te Pro o r Iro n HQ a n a s s et. - M u s tha ve a va lid d riv ers licen ce. - S tro n g o rga n i za ti on a l s kills . - M u s tb e s elf m o tvi a ted , a n d d ri ven to s ell, w hich m a in ly ha p p en s in the field , lim ited tmi e a tthe d ea lers hip . - M u s tb e a b le to b u i l drela tio n s hip s b efo re a n d a fter the s a le. - E xp erien ce o fo p era ti ng fa rm eq u i pm en ta n a s s et. - Previo u s New Ho lla n d exp erien ce a n a s s et. T he s u cces s fu l a p p l i acn tw ill b e s u p p l i de w ti h a n o ffci e, co m p a n y vehicle, la p to p , p ho n e a n d GPS . W e o ffer a n i nd u s try lea d in g co m p en s a ti on p a cka ge i ncl ud i ng hea lth, d en ta l ,p en s i on p a cka ge, a la rge b a s e s a l ary a n d u n lim ited co m m is s io n p o ten tia l. Y o u ha ve the o p p o rtu n i ty to d ri ectyo u r o w n s a l es s u cces s ! Ple a s e s e n d re s u m e s to : e m a il:

d e rric k@ m a rkus s o n .co m o r fa x: 306-7 81-3332 (Attn : De rric k)

Tired of your Job? Do you want to work for a company that rewards their employees? Then join the Movac Team! VACUUM AND WATER TRUCK OPERATORS Accountabilities and Responsibilities: • Provide vacuum and/or water truck services to various customers throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan • Daily inspection and preventative maintenance of equipment while in the field • Follow and complete all safety related protocol and paperwork Knowledge and Experience Required: • 3 to 5 years driving experience in off-road/remote conditions • Knowledge of the safe operation of vacuum and/or water truck and auxiliary equipment (Pump, Agitator, TPC etc) • Safety training: H2S, First Aid, TDG, WHMIS, PST/CSTS, Confined Space • Class 3 License (Air Brake) and clean drivers abstract

SELECT CLASSIC CARRIERS immediately requires Leased Operators with new model 1 tons and 5 ton straight trucks, tractors; Also Company Drivers. Transporting RV’s/general freight, USA/Canada. Clean abstract required. Competitive rates. Fuel surcharge/benefits. 1-800-409-1733. LEASE OPERATORS required US/CDN Flat/ Step experience needed. Paid percentage or mile your choice. 100% fuel surcharge to Lease Op fuel cards supplied. Your trailer or ours. Fax resume to 780-608-2358, Camrose, AB. or email Greysen-Ent@telus.net

Interested candidates please e-mail your resume, abstract and training to ops@movac.ca or fax to 403-201-3684. Movac would like to thank all applicants for their interest CLASS 1A DRIVER needed for winter gravel haul. Watrous, SK area. End dump experience required. Call Tom 306-747-3292 for particulars.

Truck Drivers Wanted With Transall Group Of Companies Biggar Transport is looking for Company Drivers & Leased Operators to pull Super B’s in their Bulk Grain and Fertilizer Division. Epp’s Trucking is looking for Company Drivers & Leased Operators to pull Super B flat decks. We offer Competitive wages and full Benefit Packages. We also offer a Signing Bonus. For more info contact Rod Pacik at 306-249-6853 or 306-381-6535

Send Resume and Drivers Abstract to: rodpacik@transallgroup.com or Fax to 306-242-2077

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WELDERS You will work on a team responsible for welding different machine components. We require a base of knowledge, but will accept either formal or informal welding experience. Journeyman status is an asset; however, we are willing to train candidates who show promise. Compensation will reflect education and experience. Seed Hawk offers a competitive wage, benefit package, pension plan and employee award program. We are an exciting and expanding Saskatchewan company. Please forward your resume to:

Human Resources, Seed Hawk Inc. Box 123, Langbank, SK S0G 2X0 e-mail: hr@seedhawk.com

HIGHW AY M AINTENANCE POSITIONS – NORTHERN AB a n d BC L a Pra irie W orks Inc . is a n experienc ed , d ivers ified , full- s ervic e C ontra c tor w ith over 25 yea rs of ind us try experienc e in northern BC a nd Alb erta . W ith projec ts id entified for the next tw o (2) yea rs , w e a re a c tively rec ruiting energetic , s killed pers onnel to c om plem ent our tea m . T ruc king a nd m ec ha nic a l opera tions a re b a s ed from Ft. N els on (Horn River Ba s in) a nd Da w s on C reek / C hetw ynd , BC (M ontney Area ).

S UPER-B & PN EUM ATIC TRACTOR-TRAIL ER DRIV ER (S ) Ifyo u ha ve s o lid tru ckin g exp erien ce in o ff-highw a y / o ilfield en viro n m en ts , a Cla s s 1 d river’s licen s e w ith a clea n d river’s a b s tra ct, a n d yo u en jo y w o rkin g s hift w o rk, yo u m a y b e the p ers o n (s ) w e a re lo o kin g fo r.

HEAV Y DUTY M ECHAN IC(S ) W e a re a ls o s eekin g a n en ergetic in d ivid u a l(s ) w ith the a b ility to w o rk u n s u p ervis ed in either a s ho p o r field en viro n m en t. T his p ers o n m u s t ha ve a s o lid b a ckgro u n d tro u b les ho o tin g hyd ra u lic, electric a n d p n eu m a tic s ys tem s . Ifyo u a re a jo u rn eym a n w ho d em o n s tra tes in itia tive w ith s o u n d w o rk ethic a n d p o s s es s a va lid d river’s licen s e, yo u m a y b e the ca n d id a te(s ) w e a re lo o kin g fo r. After ho u r ca ll-o u ts m a y a ls o b e req u ired . Preferen ce w ill b e given to tho s e w ith Pro vin cia l o r In terp ro vin cia l Red S ea l certifica tio n . L a Pra irie W o rks In c. o ffers to p w a ges , b en efits , a n d ho u rly p erfo rm a n ce / s a fety b o n u s es fo r eligib le tru ckin g / m echa n ica l p o s itio n s .

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I always say you plant a seed, water it and walk away. It will grow if it’s meant to. Maybe somebody else will come along and water it. Who knows? JOE GUY BREWER HORSE TRAINER, MUSICIAN, AUTHOR

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Saddling up to save horses Rider with a purpose | Saving horses, connecting with people is cowboy’s mission BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

LUNDBRECK, Alta. — The red bandana across Joe Guy Brewer’s face is a solitary spot of colour against the blacks and whites and browns of southern Alberta after a snowstorm. Even his horse is black and white. It’s a horse with no name that was facing a trip to the meat plant only one month ago. Snowflakes flash in emerging sunlight as the Australian cowboy dismounts and shakes snow from his leather clothing. He’s nearing the end of a 700 kilometre trip along the cowboy trail, a scenic stretch of road that runs along the mountains and foothills of the Rockies. Brewer is limping as he walks into O’Bies General Mercantile and pours himself a cup of tea. He adds five creams. “I stepped on something in the bush yesterday,” he says in explanation. “I’ll have to wait for it to fester and then pluck it out.” The six-foot-tall cowboy smells like smoke and wet leather. His hat has a round hole in the crown. It’s not from a bullet, he says in answer to queries, but he doesn’t seem surprised at the question. He’s been sleeping on the ground and in barns and old buildings since undertaking this journey Nov. 3. Gale force winds and -22 C temperatures have punctuated his days. The ride is one of many for Brewer. He has ridden thousands of kilometres on horseback, but this particular trip is a rescue and training mission for the horse he is riding — the horse with no name. The mare belongs to Dodie Green-

wald, a rancher near Fox Valley, Sask., who was ready to give up after three different trainers failed to tame it for ranch work. “I didn’t want to stick any more money into her,” says Greenwald. “There’s only so much money you can pour down a horse before you go, ‘I give up.’ And that’s the state I was at. The next step was the canner.” Then she came across Brewer. “I save lives, is what I do,” he says. “I save horses from getting their heads cut off and I save their owners from breaking their necks.” After teaching a horse training clinic in Saskatchewan, Brewer offered to ride Greenwald’s horse during a planned trip down the Cowboy Trail. “It sort of gave me a chance to get away from the wife and kids for a month,” he says with a wry grin. And the horse with no name is working fine. The previous day, Brewer used it to help a rancher move cattle in the Porcupine Hills. “For me, it was a challenge of one horse, not lamed up, never worked a day in its life, and 700 kilometres later, it hasn’t got a mark on its back, it hasn’t got a sore foot, it’s got no scratches on it. The horse is in perfect condition.” It is one of hundreds of horses he has trained in Australia, the United States and Canada over the past 20 years. “I haven’t had a horse in all my life I couldn’t fix,” Brewer says between sips of tea. “I’ve had some good ones that I’ve stayed awake thinking about at night, but I haven’t had one yet I couldn’t fix.” How? “What I do is capture the mind, and

Joe Guy Brewer travelled the Cowboy Trail in November, riding a mare that refused to be tamed. Seven hundred kilometres later, he and the horse returned “in perfect condition.” | BARB GLEN PHOTOS the horse gives me the body.” As a songwriter, author, actor and promoter, such statements come easily to Brewer. His personal philosophy involves belief in individual purpose and belief that fate brings people together when the time is right.

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cowboy on the trail are gone, Brewer says. But he offers no nostalgia. This is the new reality. “I try to keep it as real as I can. I try to meet as many people as I can. I’m not that solitude cowboy that wants to just ride the mountains. If I did that, I couldn’t save horses and meet people and inspire people with my story.” Brewer says there’s a spiritual aspect to his long rides and his contact with people, though not in the conventional sense. He does his soul searching on trips like this and believes he connects with certain people for a reason. “Sometimes you can tell that they’re looking for something and not sure what it is. “Sometimes I feel like I might have something to share with them, so I share it with them. “I always say you plant a seed, water it and walk away. It will grow if it’s meant to. Maybe somebody else will come along and water it. Who knows?” The horse with no name has no bridle, only a halter of Brewer’s invention. It stands still as he mounts up and ties on his bandana as protection against chinook winds. The next purpose in life awaits. access=subscriber section=news,livestock,none

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Task force to gather Albertans’ concerns on landowner rights Bill 23 amendments | ‘We will respect your property rights,’ assured premier Alison Redford, after launching a committee to hold public hearings BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

EDMONTON — Albertans will get another chance to have their say on landowners rights, particularly concerning controversial power line legislation. Premier Alison Redford launched a ministerial task force in late November that will travel the province in December and January listening to Albertans’ views. “We are listening to Albertans, using their input to craft common sense solutions,” said Redford during the Alberta Association of Municipal

Districts and Counties convention. “We will respect your property rights.” Earlier that week she had introduced Bill 23, the Land Assembly Project Amendment Act, formerly Bill 19, in the legislature. “We need to be sure we have the mechanisms in place to make the best decisions possible for our land,” she said. “Land is finite and we know it and the pressures on it are growing. What I heard across this province is that we all understand that, but what we need to do is when we make decisions that we are respecting Albertans.”

Bill 23 requires government to consult with individual landowners on a project. Government must decide if land will be part of the project within two years. Landowners can sell their land to government whenever they choose and landowners can trigger expropriation of their land. “This is a significant change that goes to the heart of the concerns we have heard from Albertans,” Redford said. “Landowners deserve to be treated fairly by government, they deserve to be consulted and notified on matters affecting their land.” Sturgeon County councillor Tom Flynn said he was pleased to see

changes made to Bill 19 but wanted to know if the government would scrap the bill and start over. “Have you considered repealing and rebuilding the act?” Infrastructure minister Jeff Johnson said the bill’s changes go a long way in addressing landowners’ concerns and curbing government power. Redford said Bill 19 had a particular problem regarding the triggering of the expropriation act, and changes have addressed those concerns. “My sense is we can deal with that through the amendment.” Wildrose leader Danielle Smith said the province owes lawyer and

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Barley still king for Alta. feedlots despite options MICHAEL RAINE PHOTO

Barley deficit | Options include wheat and corn dried distillers grain BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

BROOKS, Alta. — Barley remains the grain of choice for Alberta’s feedlot industry, although price determines how much is used. That’s the message Bill Graham of Lakeside Feedyards in Brooks had for barley growers Nov. 24 in this feedlot and farming-rich area. Lakeside and two other feedlots owned by Nilsson Brothers feed more than 100,000 head at any given time. Graham said if the three lots were filled with heavy steers, all on a finishing barley ration, the steers would eat more than 1,000 tonnes of barley per day, or four to five percent of all the barley grown in Canada this year. Feedlots are big business for barley growers, and they’ve become even bigger business over the last 20 years, said Graham. “How much barley does it take to finish a steer? I can tell you that 20 years ago I would have given you a much different answer to that question.” The average market weight of access=subscriber section=livestock,none,none

today’s steers is 1,400 lb., compared to 1,140 lb. 20 years ago, he said. Feedlots are adding about 500 lb. per animal at the finishing stage, compared to 350 lb. 20 years ago. “We are spending, on average, over a tonne and half of barley to get each animal finished,” said Graham. Based on 1.5 tonnes of barley per animal and the average fed cattle figures over the last four years, he figures Alberta feedlots use about 3.83 million tonnes of barley per year. Alberta growers produced about 4.6 million tonnes of barley this year. “It shouldn’t be too controversial to say that there are times when Alberta has a feed barley deficit, in that the quantity that we need is not available from the local supply and we have to bring in feed from other provinces,” Graham said. The deficit can be particularly keen in southern Alberta, which has a high concentration of feedlots. That means other feed options are considered if the price is right. Options include feed wheat, corn, rye, wheat dried distillers grain and

corn DDG, but feedlots pay a premium only for corn DDG. Graham said most feedlot managers pay a 20 to 25 percent premium over barley for corn DDG, all of which comes from the United States. It’s mostly used in the southern Alberta and only as far north as Brooks because of shipping costs. Graham said corn DDG, a product of ethanol production, has high energy because of its oil content. Alberta feedlots used about 400,000 tonnes of corn DDG in their rations last year, according to Graham’s admittedly rough estimates. Corn DDG use has increased significantly here in the last five years, but it may not last, he added. “A lot of these ethanol plants are starting to install equipment to strip some of the oil out of the distillers dried grains,” he said, which would make it a less desirable feed. Price would be adjusted accordingly. Feed wheat is another attractive option for feedlots. It has about 10 percent more protein than barley on average and more energy than barley for animal maintenance and gain.

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However, Graham said extra protein is not of much value in finishing rations. As well, wheat has greater potential for digestive upset, bloat and grain overload in hot rations with up to 90 percent grain. He said the type of wheat isn’t as much of a factor as price when it comes to feedlot purchases, but kernel size is an issue. Larger kernels are preferred for the rolling process, while smaller kernels compound digestive problems in cattle. Wheat DDG also has good energy value and is reasonably well digested by cattle. It is more readily available in central Alberta feedlots because it is produced in Lloydminster, Unity,

Sask., and other central locations. As for corn, it is typically too expensive. Though higher in energy than barley, a corn ration requires supplemental protein, which adds to the cost. Shipping costs can also be prohibitive. Graham said barley growers don’t appreciate competition from corn. “I would point out that importing corn is not really popular amongst the feeders, either. If we have to bring American corn up here to feed our cattle, while it may get us through at times when barley prices are extremely high, over the long term it will mean that we are just not viable as an industry.”

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Short supply, high demand translate into profit: beef analyst BY MARY MACARTHUR CAMROSE BUREAU

Cow-calf producers battered by a decade of low prices can look forward to higher prices, says an American cattle industry expert. Steve Kay, editor of the industry newsletter Cattle Buyers Weekly, said cattle producers are on the brink of more profitable times. “My message is really simple to you today. Where we are today is full of opportunity,” Kay told producers at a Cow Calfenomics conference in Camrose. “You will have record prices going forward, I have no doubt.” A combination of increasing beef demand and a shrinking American cow herd points to stronger prices, Kay said. He said an exceptional drought in

several states, most notably Texas, has caused the U.S. cow herd to shrink for the fifth year in a row. He estimates one-third of the U.S. beef cow inventory is in an area under drought. T h e A m e r i c a n c o w h e rd h a s dropped from 94.5 million head in 2009 to an estimated 91.4 million next year, while the Canadian herd has dropped from 13.1 million in 2009 to an expected 12.6 million in 2012. Cattle numbers in the two countries have dropped 3.3 million head in three years. “We are certainly going to have the fifth year of herd contraction,” Kay said. “It’s most unlikely we will see expansion next year. At most, there will be a stabilization and there likely won’t be an expansion until 2013 unless it rains a great deal.” He said drought, high input costs,

age of producers, an aversion to risk, market volatility and uncertain economic times are preventing herd expansion. “If we look at the big picture, those declining supplies coincide with better demand,” said Kay, who suggested producers expand their herds if they are able. “You producers are key to one of the most sought after products in North America.” Record highs The shrinking cattle herd has already translated into record high cattle prices. In the U.S., fed cattle are trading at $110 to $130 US per hundredweight and 700 to 750 pound feeder steers are $125 to $140 per cwt. In Alberta, 500 to 600 lb. feeder cattle prices hit $160 Cdn per cwt. this fall, exceeding

the August 2001 record. Record high cattle prices have translated into near record high wholesale prices and are slowly inching up beef prices in the grocery store. Consumers battered by tough economic times still want to eat beef but can’t afford high priced cuts of meat. Instead, they are turning to hamburger as their recession-based protein choice. “That is the product consumers have been able to continue to afford.” It is turning into the industry’s most important product, Kay added. “ The trend to more and more ground beef will continue,” he said. “They want the taste of beef and want to afford it. It’s indulgence on the cheap.” The number of Americans who eat a burger a week increased from 38 percent in 2009 to 50 percent this

year, but it’s not just low-end fast food hamburgers that have seen an increase. Kay said interest in gourmet specialty hamburgers has increased significantly as more chucks, rounds and sirloins go through the grinder. The biggest challenge may be finding cow-calf producers who haven’t been battered too badly and are willing to stay in the industry. Many cattle producers are deciding they would rather cash in on higher priced cows than attempt to expand their herd and stay in the business longer. “We the beef industry of North America, the industry depends on you,” Kay said. “We rely on you all to expand your herd to take advantage of the growing demand for beef in North America and globally.” access=subscriber section=livestock,none,none

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High prices, low supply hurt, not help bison markets Customers balking at price | Escalating costs and economic instability in Europe have forced bison off some restaurant menus BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

Meat processors warn that unprecedented high bison prices and low supply could put some markets at risk. Prices are running near $4 per pound, up from about $1.15 in 2003, and buyers say thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too much. Kelly Long, co-owner of Carmen Creek Gourmet Meats, said Europe is her companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest market. High meat prices and financial woes across the continent have affected that market. The 300-restaurant Buffalo Grill chain has taken all bison off the menu except for shish kebabs, Long said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the euro drops, we have to raise our prices, which is not sustainable,â&#x20AC;? she said.

The domestic market is also changing. Supply to Co-op stores has shifted from fresh to frozen as product moves more slowly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prices need to settle,â&#x20AC;? Long said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are experiencing pushback in all of our markets.â&#x20AC;? Dave Carter, executive director of the National Bison Association in the United States, said problems in his country are similar. He said fewer animals are going to slaughter. A survey of marketers conducted earlier this year found 78 percent were shorting their customers by more than 10 percent, while 40 percent were shorting customers by more than 20 percent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Half felt they could sell 25 percent more if the supply was available,â&#x20AC;? he told the Canadian Bison Association annual convention. At the same time, 40 percent are

also saying their customers are resisting the high price. Grass-fed beef is the primar y competitor and is filling the void, he said. Dieter Pape from the North American Bison Co-operative, said his customers have seen six price increases in the last year. The average price ranges from $5.69 to $7.19 per lb. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are food service establishments dropping the product,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Generally, higher-end white table-cloth restaurants are really the only ones that can afford to put bison on the menu these days.â&#x20AC;? Lost customers will be tough to get back, Pape said, adding prices have hit the ceiling. Bob Dineen from Rocky Mountain Natural Meats in Colorado said access=subscriber section=livestock,none,none

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as a result of continuing escalation in meat prices, can we get them back,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to try and stay steady.â&#x20AC;? Several speakers on the conventionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marketing panel said the bison feeding sector has to be careful. Dineen said feeders face more risk at $2.70 to $2.80 per lb. on feeder bulls and heifers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a lot of money to be made for those guys,â&#x20AC;? he said. Long added that producers who plan to expand by buying feeders need to do the math. She said she is confident prices will remain stable over the next three years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But they likely wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t climb,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why producers need to be careful when buying feeders.â&#x20AC;? Roger Provencher of Canadian Prairie Bison said marketers need producers to build herds and convince others to enter the industry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need you to get out there and talk to your neighbours,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really pushing the envelope with our customers.â&#x20AC;? However, starting in the business can be an expensive proposition.

BISON HIGHLIGHTS AT AGRIBITION â&#x20AC;˘ Seventy-one lots sold for a total of $286,600 and an average $4,036 at the Canadian National Bison Show and Sale. â&#x20AC;˘ Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sale saw 60 lots sell for an average $3,357.50. â&#x20AC;˘ This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high seller was a twoyear-old bull consigned by Silver Creek Bison of Binscarth, Man., which went to Rex Snyder of Lyman, Wyoming, for $21,000. â&#x20AC;˘ The grand champion male was a two-year-old from XY Bison Ranch at Fort St. John, B.C. It sold for $12,750 to Silver Creek Bison.

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ANIMAL WELFARE | CASTRATION

Pain control methods recommended if castrating older calves ANIMAL HEALTH

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Anti-inflammatory drugs are advised when castrating older animals

attle producers sometimes find it necessary to castrate bulls at weaning time. They may have bought the calves as backgrounders or feeder cattle or perhaps they didn’t have access to the calves at a younger age. In some cases, seed stock producers may not decide which males to keep as potential breeding bulls until weaning time or later. We would prefer to castrate at a much younger age, if possible. This is a painful procedure and the pain and amount of healing time are minimized by doing it at one or two months of age or younger. In terms of animal welfare, it is the best time to perform this chore so castrating at a younger age should be the goal of most commercial cowcalf producers. Two alternatives are available when castration is necessary in an older calf: surgical castration and banding. Surgical castration is effective but carries risks. It is a painful procedure and pain control of some form should be used, especially in older calves. It can be an injection of a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug that helps reduce inflammation and swelling and also provides temporary pain relief. Local anesthesia is difficult to provide, although a veterinarian can use various forms of epidural anesthesia, which are injected into the epidural space around the spine, near the tail head. This technique requires training and at least five minutes to take effect, which makes it less practical in some situations. The other risks associated with surgical castration are mostly postsurgical complications. These older calves are more likely to bleed after surgery and a small percentage can die from post-surgical bleeding. The other post-surgical castration risk is possible infection. Many of these can be treated with antibiotics, but an open surgical wound in a muddy environment is always at risk of becoming infected. The key to preventing post-surgical castration infections is adequate clean bedding and ensuring that the incision site is large enough to allow adequate drainage. Surgical castration is also risky for the operator. Using a sharp instrument such as a scalpel in the vicinity of the hind end of a 500 pound calf can be risky business. Significant injuries have occurred when calves have kicked or jumped at the wrong time, causing loss of control of a sharp instrument. The Newberry Knife is an alternative to the scalpel. It has a protected blade that allows the operaaccess=subscriber section=livestock,none,none

tor to be much safer when making the incision. The alternative to surgical castration is an instrument to band calves. The banding instrument is designed to clamp a small band of surgical tubing around the neck of the scrotum above the testes, which stops the blood flow and eventually causes the testicles and scrotum to fall off. The procedure seems to be less painful at the time of application but certainly still causes pain to the animal after application. Pain control such as anti-inflammatory drugs should be considered in these older calves. The procedure is certainly safer for the operator because no sharp

instruments are involved and the animal does not react significantly to the initial placement of the band. There are potential complications. If the band is not made tight enough, the outgoing blood flow will be clamped off but the incoming arterial blood will still flow into the tissues. This will result in severe swelling of the scrotum and require a second tighter band to be placed above the first band once the swelling is noticed. As well, animals can die from tetanus if unprotected by vaccinations. Tetanus is a rare occurrence in cattle, but the one situation where it frequently occurs is in older calves that

are castrated using the banding method. It usually occurs one to two weeks after the bands are applied. Animals may initially adopt a stiff sawhorse posture and will eventually go down on their sides and be unable to rise. Their limbs and tail are held out stiffly and eventually they will suffer convulsions and die. Tetanus is prevented by vaccinating animals before or at the time of castration with a clostridial vaccine that contains tetanus. Many of the clostridial vaccines marketed in Canada do not include tetanus, so check with your veterinarian. Several studies have evaluated

which of these techniques is the most welfare friendly. In my opinion, it is somewhat of a toss up. The surgical procedure is more painful at the time of castration but probably heals more rapidly and results in a shorter-term pain. Banding causes less pain at the time of the procedure but will take up to a month before the healing is complete. Banding probably has advantages in terms of fewer complications and operator safety, but producers should avoid castrating older calves whenever possible. John Campbell is head of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Smiles all round from Angus producers Winning season | Wilson family benefits from international exposure at farm shows BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH

Thieves also like high cattle prices

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REGINA — The Wilson crew may have had one of the coldest spots in the Agribition barn, but the Bashaw, Alta., ranchers have also had one of their hottest show seasons ever. Lee and Dawn Wilson maintained a hot pace this year as their 2011 show season wound up at Canadian Western Agribition. They marketed purebred Angus genetics, judged cattle, groomed and won major awards throughout the year. Their performance at Farmfair in Edmonton was one of the highlights of their career since they met at Agribition more than two decades ago. The Edmonton show awarded them supreme bull and female championships and presented them with two new Dodge trucks. “When you can drive home a truck, that is amazing. When you drive home two trucks, that is the thrill of a lifetime,” Dawn said. The cattle provide the glue that keeps the central Alberta family of five together. Their three adult children are fully involved in the farm but also have their own diverse interests. Dakota is a clothing designer, Ty is a massage therapist and musician who recently released his first CD and Jaelayne has finished high school and has an interest in photography and fashion. The ranch always pulls them back. “I don’t know what we would do without them,” said their mother. The Wilsons judge shows as a couple or alone. Last spring Dawn judged the national Angus show in Sydney, Australia, and Lee handled the national Angus show in Mexico. They have done considerable export business with the Mexicans, but Lee was concerned about what he saw there as the country continues to suffer under a serious drought. “The top end would be competitive here, but for the people in the northern part, their cattle are skinny and they absolutely cannot buy feed,” he said. Quality is important to the Wilsons. access=subscriber section=livestock,none,none

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Jaelayne Wilson of Bashaw, Alta., right, won the extreme championship, an all breeds junior show at Canadian Western Agribition. She took home $1,500 for her Angus cow-calf pair and showed with the help of cousin Jade-Ann Schneider of Ardrossan, Alta. | BARBARA DUCKWORTH PHOTO

LEE WILSON ANGUS BREEDER

Ma n y maj o r l i v e s t o c k s h ow s including Agribition have seen entries fall off as the national herd shrinks and people retire, but the caliber of cattle remains strong. “I think the top end is so much stronger than it used to be,” said Lee. “We have lost a lot of mediocre type cattle. It is way more competitive. Our numbers may be down a little bit, but the quality is up.” As long-time judges of large shows, the Wilsons have seen a new pattern emerge where selecting an obvious winner is more challenging. “You’ll see a class now and you’ll love every one of them. In years gone by, that wasn’t necessarily the case,” Dawn said. These shows are an investment and expensive to attend, but they have paid off for the Wilsons because of the international exposure. Their cattle can be found in 27

countries with most exported as semen and embryos. A greater payoff is friendship and close family. They have made multiple generations of friends and have watched everyone’s children grow up at these events. “It is a phenomenal fraternity,” Dawn said. While they took a year off from the show ring to help customers fit and present their own cattle, they returned to the winners’ circle this year and still feel competitive with no desire to retire. “We’ll know when it’s time. We enjoy the people, we enjoy the conversations,” she said. “We have made some very dear friends over the years.” At the end of the day, they are ranchers who contend with the same challenges as their neighbours. Their ranch in central Alberta has suffered through grasshoppers, two years of drought and closed borders after BSE was discovered in Canada in 2003. “The drought and BSE was a double whammy,” Lee said. “The drought was probably as bad as BSE.” They sell most of their bulls privately, including to commercial customers who are more optimistic this

year because of better prices. “People work hard for every dollar they can get and if they can earn a few extra dollars, that is pretty darn nice,” Dawn said. They also want feedback from their bull customers on carcass information. “We have a couple bull customers with five or six years of kill data and I need to analyze it,” Lee said. Top grades have been achieved, and they want to take the time to further assess the data and see which sire lines are earning the premiums when the cattle go through the feedlot. DNA testing is a new technology they have not yet used. “Our focus is more on really studying the actual cattle, studying their dam, their sire and their phenotype, looking at the numbers,” Dawn said. “There is tons of technology people can use and that is great.” Lee would like to expand, but the limiting factor is land prices that have doubled in their area from $1,100 to $2,500 per acre in recent years. “Our land base will only accommodate so many cows,” Lee said. “If we had more land, we would have more cows.”

CHAROLAIS | EXPORTS

Charolais suited for conditions in Kazakhstan BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

REGINA — A plane load of 290 Charolais heifer calves and 20 Charolais bulls will leave for Kazakhstan in mid-December. The cattle were collected from herds in Saskatchewan and Alberta and will move to a privately owned farm of 180,000 acres of grain and 1,000 head of cows of mixed breeding. The deal started earlier this year when a Kazakh delegation visited Farm Progress Show in Regina.

Garner Deobald, who raises Charolais at Hodgeville, Sask., said the visitors were looking at farm equipment and also wanted cattle to upgrade their herd. The cattle are quarantined in Manitoba and will fly out on a Korean Airlines cargo plane from Winnipeg to Brussels and then onto the final destination in Kazakhstan. The attraction is the similarity in climate. “Southwestern Saskatchewan nearly matches up perfect with where they are going,” said Deobald, who is a member of the Saskatche-

wan Trade and Export Partnership and has been involved with past exports to the region, including a load of Herefords in September. Past trips to the region convinced him that this part of the world will surpass other member states of the former Soviet Union. “They are going to be the ag powerhouse in that part of the world,” he said. There is good land and plenty of labour, but they need to improve cattle genetics and pasture management. Delivering water to cattle is a major problem, and the country

needs to invest in more infrastructure to improve over-grazed pastures, said Deobald. Buyers are looking mainly for Charolais, Hereford and Angus cattle. “The British breeds are suited for there on the maternal side and then they are using the Charolais as a terminal cross,” he said. They have imported cattle from Europe, but the conditions and management were not the same and the cattle did not do as well. “The plan will be to run them as a separate breed and then they will do some cross breeding later,” he said. access=subscriber section=livestock,none,none

The number of cattle that came in from summer pasture doesn’t match the number that were placed there. Have they been lost or have they been stolen? RCMP livestock investigator cpl. David Heaslip says that’s a good question, and the answer can be difficult to determine. “Every year at this time there’s an increase in the number of cattle missing,” Heaslip said. “At this time of year, it’s the fall run. Guys are bringing their cattle in off pasture, and they’re bringing them home and they’re bringing them to the market. So they’re a few cows short or a few calves short, so they report them as missing.” Some speculate that higher cattle prices might bring an increase in cattle theft, but Heaslip isn’t ready to make that assumption. It’s not easy to steal cattle unless the thieves have access to a stock trailer, corrals or portable corral panels and either horses or ATVs, he said. As well, higher cattle prices make cattle owners more diligent about protecting their animals. Brands and radio frequency identification tags are good protection against theft and also help with recovery, Heaslip said. Such measures may have prevented the theft of nine calves near Wrentham, Alta., in late October, according to Taber RCMP const. Mary Dawn Shea. She said the owner reported the animals missing Nov. 7 after noticing the calves’ mothers were looking for them and following fruitless searching for the unbranded animals. “It’s suspicious that none of them (the stolen animals) were branded,” said Shea. Their value is estimated at $7,500. RCMP livestock investigator cpl. Christian Reister said more cattle have been reported missing in his region of Alberta, though reasons may vary. “The commodity price is up and thieves are usually opportunists,” said Reister. Branded cattle rarely go missing, he added, so proper identification is key to prevention. “When the price of cattle is up, it’s time to play an active role in your herd management.” Reister recommended that producers note the batch numbers of RFID tags and be able to provide descriptions of the missing animals. It doesn’t hurt to put locks on gates and install motion activated trail cameras in areas where trespassing is a problem. He also advised ranchers to watch for unusual tire marks in pastures as well as AT V and snowmobile activity. Missing cattle should be reported as soon as possible, which might improve chances for recovery. access=subscriber section=livestock,none,none

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HAY | QUALITY

High fibre hay may reduce intake, weight Protein may also be lacking | Cows that lose weight when going into calving have less and lower quality colostrum BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

Hay that was harvested this year in late June or early July under warm, sunny skies is likely to have good quality. However, many parts of the Prairies lacked those perfect haying conditions, resulting in forage variability. Barry Yaremcio, a beef and forage specialist with Alberta Agriculture, encourages cattle producers to test hay if it was baled late or wet. “There can be a reduction in total feed intake because of the high fibre content, especially the NDF, neutral detergent fibre,” Yaremcio said. Feed with higher NDF takes longer for an animal to digest. Total feed intake is reduced when the rumen remains full longer, and cow body weight will decline. A 1,400 pound cow will eat 32 lb. of dry matter per day. Yaremcio said producers may have to add higher quality forages if high fibre levels result in lower intake. Hay protein levels might be lower because of low temperatures in June and July that affected forage growth access=subscriber section=livestock,none,none

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New software on forages BY BARB GLEN

Low summer temperatures may have reduced hay quality so testing for nutritional content is recommended. | and quality. Typical alfalfa grass hay has 12 to 14 percent protein, but tests this year show only eight to 11 percent protein in many samples, he said. “A cow in mid pregnancy needs seven percent protein content in their ration on a dry basis,” said Yaremcio. It needs nine percent in late preg-

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with impaction, poor growth rate and reduced immunity. “Cows that lose weight and are thin going into the calving period, they typically have a 20 to 30 percent reduction in the success of breeding the next year,” Yaremcio said. As well, colostrum produced by thin cows is often of lower quantity

and quality, causing risks to calf health. Testing the feed and adjusting the ration accordingly can prevent those problems, but Yaremcio estimates only 15 to 20 percent of cattle producers have their hay tested. This might be a good year to do that testing, he said.

HAY | MOULD

Test mouldy hay to avoid deadly results BY BARBARA DUCKWORTH CALGARY BUREAU

LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

A major upgrade to the CowBytes software program is ready to roll out the gate. Beef and forage specialists from Saskatchewan and Alberta co-operated on a project to improve the popular cattle nutrition and ration balancing program. Alberta beef and forage specialist Barry Yaremcio said information on nutrition has been dramatically increased, and step-by-step directions have been added. “I like to call it CowBytes for dummies,” he said. As well, the program now has a comment section with information based on forage specialists’ experiences. For example, the program notes that feed containing kochia can limit cows’ calcium absorption, so supplement may be required. There are also tips relating to feeding dried distillers grain, which wasn’t widely used when the last version of CowBytes was released. Also included is a yardage calculator that allows producers to enter facility, equipment and operating costs, along with the number of cattle and days on feed to determine yardage costs per head per day. This is useful if producers are overwintering someone else’s cattle on a custom basis. The new software is fully compatible with the old program. It will be released once the provincial government gives approval. It can be bought through the Alberta Agriculture website.

nancy and 11 percent after calving. “In normal years, when the hay is in that 12, 13, 14 percent (protein), there’s no need for protein supplementation, but this year it’s going to be something they need to look at.” Lower feed intake and reduced protein can result in a downward spiral for cows, leading to problems

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STRATHMORE, Alta. — Mouldy hay should never be fed to animals when other options are available, says a veterinarian toxicologist. “Mould is ubiquitous. You find it everywhere,” said Joe Kendall of Alberta Agriculture during a recent feed and forage seminar in Strathmore. “The question is, when does it become a problem?” Mould is a living organism that needs energy, vitamins, proteins and minerals. When it grows on hay, it uses the fat, proteins and carbohydrates of the hay for its growth and consequently can reduce the energy content by five to 10 percent. Mouldy hay is less digestible and less palatable. It results in lower dry matter and nutrient intake, which affects growth and milk production. Moulds produce spores that can be inhaled and cause respiratory problems such as pneumonia and increased incidence of abortions. For example, it could lead to a mycotic infection, in which mould grows in or on the animal. Poison travels through the blood stream and may eventually attach to the placenta. When that happens, the fetus does not get any nutrition and dies. Mycotic abortions are not common and may only be six to 10 percent of diagnosed abortions. “It does not cause an abortion storm and it is not communicable from one animal to another,” Kendall said. Problems can increase if animals

Find out exactly how bad it is. The problem is getting the representative sample. JOE KENDALL ALBERTA AGRICULURE

are fed in confinement and there is no place for the spores to disperse. Mycotic abortions usually occur at six to eight months gestation and does not affect a cow’s future fertility. Respiratory reactions result when animals inhale spores, which may lead to chronic interstitial pneumonia. The animal struggles to get enough oxygen and a weakened cow may also abort. Some moulds may produce mycotoxins. Each requires specific growing conditions with warmth and high humidity. Mycotoxins are not part of the mould, but they produce a toxin that is specific to that mould. There are hundreds of strains and each is unique. Ruminants are more resistant to mycotoxins, but they could cause decreased feed intake, immunosuppression, liver disease, infertility or abortion. These tend to be a greater problem in grain than hay because they are usually concentrated in the seeds. Mycotoxins are relatively uncommon in Alberta. “Our temperatures are too low and our humidity is too low,” Kendall said. “It can happen, but it is very rare. Ruminants are much less susceptible. Swine particularly are very

sensitive to most mycotoxins.” New strains are constantly being identified, and little is known of the combined effects in animals. These effects are hard to diagnose. The most important strains in Alberta are vomitoxin, zearalenone and ergot. Hogs vomit if they eat grain containing vomitoxin. Zearalenone and vomitoxin are both produced by fusarium in grain and are often found together. Animals will refuse to eat the infected grain. The mycotoxins are also immunosuppressive. “It will be subject to a lot more opportunistic infections, so you will see more scours in calves or more pneumonia,” he said. Zearalenone reduces fertility and may cause abortions or swollen mammary glands. It is debatable whether ergot is a mycotoxin. It grows in seed heads and replaces the grain. Test for mycotoxins The two forms of mycotoxins are gangrenous type and nervous syndrome. Gangrenous is more common in cattle and causes a condition where blood vessels cannot dilate and animals cannot dissipate heat. In winter, animals try to maintain heat and can end up with frostbite leading to lameness, loss of tails and ears if their circulation is poor. Producers who suspect these diseases should test their hay for nutrient quality, mycotoxins, mould spore counts and fungal identification. “Find out exactly how bad it is. The

problem is getting the representative sample,” Kendall said. Grabbing a handful of black hay is not enough. Ten percent of the forage should be checked for a good assessment. Take samples from 40 bales if there are 400 altogether, although Kendall agreed this is not always practical. “Ten samples is absolute minimum. We would prefer to see 20,” he said. Use a probe to take samples that represent the entire field or lot of hay. The probe should go in perpendicular to the way the hay is formed. Place the samples in a Ziploc bag and seal. Mix up the bag so that it is representative, regardless of what happens in the lab. Ask for a nutritional analysis of the hay and what supplements might be needed to get the ration back into proper balance. Consider getting a mould analysis and spore count of the sample. Do not feed the hay in a confined space. Always feed it outside. Seek help from a nutritionist who can suggest a proper balance of good quality ingredients. Introduce the poor quality slowly in small amounts because it is unpalatable. Avoid feeding to pregnant animals or young lactating animals Watch livestock closely for poor performance, respiratory problems or lower feed consumption. The reactions can be subtle. For more information, visit www. gov.mb.ca/agriculture/livestock/ beef/baa05s27.html and www1. agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex6938? open document. access=subscriber section=livestock,none,none

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Industrial milk price boosted BY BARRY WILSON OTTAWA BUREAU

Canadian dairy farmers will receive a 1.5 percent increase in prices they receive for milk sold for processing, effective Feb. 1 Prices for table milk and cream tend to follow industrial milk price increases, but they are set by provincial milk boards and can vary. The Canadian Dairy Commission announced the industrial milk price increase Dec. 2 as an increase in the support price for skim milk powder

and butter. It said the increase is because of higher milk production costs and does not cover the full costof-production increase. “Our data show that the cost of producing milk in Canada has increased by 2.2 percent over the past 12 months,” CDC chair Randy Williamson said in the price-hike announcement. However, the increase is too much for the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association, which said the CDC keeps Canadian dairy prices among the costliest in the world. access=subscriber section=news,none,none

Ensure equipment in good order for better canola crop yields Repair, adjust seeder | Soil temperature is another factor in ensuring a good crop BY BARB GLEN LETHBRIDGE BUREAU

BROOKS, Alta. — This year’s canola crop is in the bin but it’s never too early to start thinking about the next crop, says Troy Prosofsky of the Canola Council of Canada. The agronomy specialist for southern Alberta is spending part of his winter telling growers how to improve their crop stand to increase the opportunity for maximum production. Mostly, it’s a matter of giving a quick course in Canola 101. “We try to target that seven to 14 plants per sq. foot,” said Prosofsky. “It’s all about reducing your risk. We can still produce a great crop on two to four plants per sq. foot. Most of us have done it. But the biggest thing is to try to focus on getting that great stand. Then if something does happen in the season … that resilient crop will pull through.” He said the quest for a good stand can start now by checking seeding equipment for wear, rotating hoses and leveling the seeder from front to back and side to side. That puts producers in a good position for accurate seeding depth.

TROY PROSOFSKY CANOLA COUNCIL OF CANADA

The rest of the recipe for good stands begins at seeding time, starting with an accurate assessment of soil temperature. Prosofsky recommended measuring soil temperature twice a day at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for three straight days and then dividing by six to obtain an average temperature. Optimum temperature is 10 C and he considers 4 C to be the minimum. He said producers should increase seeding rates and slow down if logistics dictate seeding in colder soil. Tube sock technology can help growers determine fan speed. Place a sock over an air hose, run the seeder for a few hundred yards and then check the

captured seed for splitting and damage. A high percentage of damaged seeds indicates excessive fan speed. Seeding speed also affects emergence and stand. Prosofsky defines ideal speed as “any speed that ensures the majority of your seed is placed at that half to one inch layer below the pressed wheel furrow, giving good separation from your fertilizer.” Faster speeds create greater soil disturbance and can bury the back rows of seed, delaying emergence and creating an uneven stand. If a producer is not willing to slow down, Prosofsky recommended increasing seeding rates and planning for an extra herbicide application because weeds will grow in bare spots where canola should have been. Seeding depth should be checked in each field and in each soil type. Do it about 100 feet behind the seeder, where seeds were planted at true operating speed, he said. A good plant stand can reduce the need for herbicide spraying and possibly insecticide use, he added. Spraying thresholds are calculated on optimum plant stands. access=subscriber section=news,crops,none

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FOOD PROCESSORS While exports of wheat have declined, Canada is shipping more canola and pulse crops to foreign buyers. | FILE PHOTO COMPETITIVENESS | CROP EXPORTS

Canada’s export share shrinks

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Canada’s status as an agricultural exporting powerhouse is diminishing despite growing global food demand, says an industry analyst. “We’re not doing all that well,” said Marlene Boersch, managing partner of Mercantile Consulting Venture. “We think we are great and wonderful and one of the best exporters in the world, but in spite of an increasing marketplace we are actually losing market share.” Canada was responsible for five percent of world agricultural exports in 1980, but that has since fallen to 3.8 percent. “We’re failing to garner the opportunity to grow with the market,” Boersch told delegates attending AgriTrend’s Farm Forum in Saskatoon. Canada accounts for 13 percent of world wheat trade and four percent of the trade in feed grain, down from 22 percent and 6.5 percent, respec-

tively, in 1990. She attributes the substantial loss in wheat market share in part to the single desk marketing system and in part to Canadian farmers growing high quality wheat when demand for medium quality wheat is what is really on the rise. There have been success stories, particularly Canada’s share of canola and pulse markets, which has risen over the last decade. But in general, farmers around the world are elbowing Canadian producers out of markets. Boersch blames it on sagging productivity. Canadian crop yields often

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Grain sector to become more efficient, says analyst

Farmers can look forward to grain handling efficiencies in a post single desk environment, says a grain market analyst. “You’ll see some dropping handling charges like we did for canola,” Marlene Boersch, managing partner of Mercantile Consulting Venture, told delegates attending Agri-Trend’s 2011 Farm Forum.

exceeded world averages in the 1980s and 1990s but have fallen below the global trend line in the last decade. For instance, Canadian barley yields have been flat compared to rapidly increasing corn yields. “It’s one of the issues that we really need to think about if we want to be very competitive at the world level,” she said. Another factor that needs to be addressed is the ever-increasing cost of getting Canadian crops to market. Total handling costs of moving grain to the West Coast increased 27 percent between January 2000 and January 2009. “Think about that for a moment. That’s very, very significant,” said Boersch. The increase happened despite massive elevator consolidation. She estimated that railways have to pick up grain from only 10 percent of the locations they serviced in the 1980s. “So where the hell are those efficiencies?” said Boersch.

She wonders how the railways can justify increasing freight rates during an era of consolidation. The result is the cost of shipping grain to various export destinations from Canada is more than double what it is in other agricultural exporting regions. “If you’re inefficient or costly in your handling costs, that first of all means a lower bottom line to you as a farmer, but it also means that we are less competitive in the world market,” said Boersch. On the bright side, she feels more optimistic about market prospects than some of her colleagues. Boersch said it’s a myth that the global economy is contracting. Gross domestic product is still increasing despite the economic problems in the European Union. Grain supplies continue to tighten as population and income levels grow. “The opportunities certainly are there. They haven’t melted down with the problems in Europe,” she said.

She is convinced the costs of moving grain to port will fall because there will be more players vying for farmers’ grain. Boersch believes there will be transportation efficiencies because within a few years Canada will change to a wheat grading system similar to that used in the United States. That will eliminate bottlenecks at export terminals where grain companies are segregating and storing the various grades of wheat.

“It will simplify the system and put us more in line with the world markets. I see very little downside for the farmers,” said Boersch. She also expects to see grain companies steer more grain to the Prince Rupert Grain Terminal, which is jointly owned by Viterra, Richardson International and Cargill. She anticipates new investment in processing plants, which is a good thing because many of the existing facilities are old and expensive.

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FARM EQUIPMENT MFG. NAME

Farm Forum | Lagging yields, high transport and handling costs hurt competitiveness

EXCH

BioExx Hormel Foods Maple Leaf Premium Brands Smithfield Sun-Rype Tyson Foods

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AGCO Corp. NY Buhler Ind. TSX Caterpillar Inc. NY CNH Global NY Deere and Co. NY Vicwest Fund TSX

CLOSE LAST WK 45.20 5.35 96.29 39.83 77.69 8.02

41.29 5.35 86.72 35.37 73.64 7.97

FARM INPUT SUPPLIERS NAME

EXCH

Agrium TSX BASF OTC Bayer Ag OTC Dow Chemical NY Dupont NY BioSyent Inc. TSXV Monsanto NY Mosaic NY PotashCorp TSX Syngenta ADR

CLOSE LAST WK 69.93 72.13 62.81 27.75 47.02 0.45 70.42 51.21 43.09 58.67

69.44 62.40 57.20 24.47 43.86 0.41 67.71 49.30 42.94 54.56

TRANSPORTATION NAME

EXCH

CN Rail CPR

TSX TSX

CLOSE LAST WK 78.80 62.31

77.42 58.10

Toronto Stock Exchange is TSX. Canadian Venture Exchange is TSX Venture or TSXV. NAS: Nasdaq Stock Exchange. NY: New York Stock Exchange. ADR: New York/American Depository Receipt. OTC: Over the counter. List courtesy of Ian Morrison, investment advisor with CIBC Wood Gundy in Calgary, a division of CIBC World Markets Inc. Member of CIPF and IIROC. Listed stock prices come from Thompson Reuters and OTC prices from Union Securities Ltd. Sources are believed to be reliable, but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Morrison can be reached at 800-332-1407.

Some grain companies are already talking about offering pooling contracts for wheat in 2012. Boersch used to run a pooling contract for pulses and had some cautionary words for those considering such contracts. “I would urge the farmers to read them very, very carefully. They tend to be in favour of the companies in that they put all their administration and trading expenses and so on, on top of them,” she said. access=subscriber section=ag_finance,none,none

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INCORPORATION | TAXES

Ways to pay salary to keep corporate tax rate down TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

COLIN MILLER

aking money is one of the driving forces behind why we do business. However, it can be tricky getting that money back in your hands once a business is incorporated. It is important to withdraw money in a tax effective manner. There isn’t one answer that will work for everyone. Instead, there are a number of factors that should be considered. Different types of income are taxed differently. A salary taken by the owner is taxed differently than a dividend. Likewise for corporations. Personal tax rates can be as low as zero and as high as 46.4 percent, depending on the province, while corporate tax rates for western provinces range from 13 to 46.7 percent. Owners often take money out of their company as wages or salary. This can reduce the amount of taxable income in the company because wages are a deductible expense. But wages are taxable to the person who gets them in the year they are paid. They are also subject to regular payroll deductions and remittances such as Canada Pension Plan. A benefit of paying a salary is that it creates Registered Retirement Savings Plan contribution room and allows non-refundable tax credits to be used that might have otherwise expired. Also, individuals can receive CPP payments once they retire. A bonus is another way to pay employment income, and is often decided on at the company’s year end. The amount is deductible to the company in the year it is declared.

However, if your company’s year end is after June 30, you may be able to defer adding the income to your personal tax return until the following calendar year because the bonus does not have to be paid until after the year end. The advantage is that you can defer the personal tax created by the bonus but still get the immediate write-off for your company. However, the bonus must be paid within 180 days of the company’s year end for it to be deductible to the company. As well, a bonus is another form of a wage so regular payroll deduction rules apply. Farmers often employ family members. Payments to family can be an

effective way to reduce the family tax burden because income is split among several people, allowing each to take advantage of lower tax rates. The government has stipulations regarding paying family members. The amount paid must be reasonable for the work performed and should reflect what would be paid an unrelated person to do the same task. You can charge the company rent if you personally own land or buildings that your company uses to generate income. The company would be able to deduct this as an expense. You would report this as rental income on your personal tax return, less deductions such as loan interest, insurance, repairs and building

maintenance. Rent is not subject to payroll deductions, making it a way to avoid paying CPP on the funds that are removed. However, rent may be subject to GST, which will require additional government filings. The company will pay it to you personally. Ask your accountant if this would apply in your situation. Paying a dividend from the company is a widely used option. The company pays dividends out of after tax dollars, which means they are not deductible for the company. The restriction with dividends is that they must be paid to the company’s shareholders/owners. Planning options when a company

is set up include issuing shares of different classes to various family members, which may allow for dividends to be paid with some discretion. For the individual, dividend income is taxed differently than salaries. A dividend can’t be used to create RRSP contribution room because it is considered to be from investments as opposed to income that is earned through employment. Dividends do not require payroll deductions. This increases cash flow for you and the company, but it reduces your chance to collect CPP. Colin Miller is a chartered accountant and senior manager in KPMG’s tax practice in Lethbridge. Contact: colinmiller@kpmg.ca.

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SASK. MINE | MOOSE JAW

K+S to build potash mine BY KAREN BRIERE REGINA BUREAU

K+S Aktiengesellschaft of Germany will spend $3.25 billion to build a new potash mine 50 kilometres north of Moose Jaw, Sask. The Legacy Project is expected to be operating in 2015. Board chair Norbert Steiner said in a news release the project, along with existing mines in Germany, will allow K+S to be globally competitive. “Furthermore, the new site will have a positive impact on our average production costs and increase our flexibility,” he said. The project, near Bethune, Sask., will be a solution mine, similar to the Mosaic operation at Belle Plaine, Sask. It should produce 2.86 million tonnes of potash annually by 2023. It has proven reserves of 160 million tonnes of finished product. The company said that gives the mine a lifespan of more than 55 years. About 1,100 construction and 300 permanent jobs will be created. access=subscriber section=ag_finance,none,none

Order your free Shand Greenhouse seedlings today. Since 1991 SaskPower Shand Greenhouse has distributed 7.9 million seedlings to wildlife areas, reclamation projects and shelterbelts across Saskatchewan, free of charge. If you have a project that might qualify for tree or shrub seedlings, apply today. It’s easy. Simply visit our website and complete our online application. Or mail a completed form to us. For more information on this or other programs, visit saskpower.com/shandgreenhouse, or call us at 1-866-SPTREES.

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FARMLIVING

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OUTSTANDING YOUNG FARMERS | PERSONAL STORIES

Successful farmers embrace new ideas Changing with the times | Farmers look at creative ways to increase profits KAREN MCKAY CHAROLAIS PRODUCER

BY ANNE COTÉ FREELANCE WRITER

BRANDON — Adapting to circumstances and embracing new ideas were keys to success for three Manitoba farm women, all former Outstanding Young Farmers finalists. They shared their families’ stories at the Manitoba Farm Women conference in Brandon, Nov. 14-15. None of them thought they were doing anything special, just going about the everyday business of farming. “I just wanted to stay home, have babies and be a farm wife,” said Karen McKay, who was raising 100 head of purebred Charolais cattle with her husband, Wilf. “We ran a three man operation with one and a half hands. The half was me,” McKay said. That was a long way from their first farming experience when, with $200 to their names, they managed to acquire a handful of Angus cows and some “so-so grain land.” In 1981, they headed for the national OYF convention. “We sowed on Tuesday, combined flax on Friday, organized the kids and access=subscriber section=farmliving,none,none

COLLEEN DYCK GRAIN FARMER

ANITA PENNER SPECIAL CROPS PRODUCER

packed and set out for Calgary,” she said. They didn’t win the national title but the OYF experience is one McKay still cherishes. Now, after a farming career that has included raising Charolais, growing grain, managing a contract for pregnant mares’ urine and breeding race horses, the McKays have turned their hand to raising show horses at Alexander, Man.

This was the first time she had attended a MFW conference in 47 years of farming. “I have learned I can leave the farm,” she said. Anita Penner and her husband, Danny, were nominated for OYF in 1999. She cited two factors that helped her make a successful transition from city girl to farm wife on the Penners’ third generation 5,600 acre special

crops farm near Letellier, Man. Penner said her parents taught her to be forward thinking and open-minded and embrace new opportunities. The second factor that guided her was the patience of her husband’s family, who taught her how to manage farm life and maintain her sense of humour. There were some trial and error moments along the way, such as figuring out how to use the air brakes on the grain truck. The hardest lesson for Penner was learning how to handle a line of credit. Her father-in-law told her to treat it as a financial tool, rather than a deficit. And when husband Danny bought Penner a tiller for their 10th wedding anniversary, she was thrilled. She had acquired some new priorities. When their daughter was diagnosed with leukemia when she was a toddler, every bit of Danny’s time and energy went into caring for his family. “That year not a seed was planted and there was no harvest,” Penner said. Today, both the farm and their daughter are thriving and their 20-year-old son has decided to join the operation. Penner is happy but believes he would benefit from work experience off the farm first. Colleen Dyck and her husband, Grant, were a young couple when Grant’s father passed away, leaving them with the challenge of finding financing to buy the farm from

Grant’s mother and sister. “We had a ton of debt,” Colleen said. Today, the family, which includes four children, owns Artel Farms, a 1,200 acre grains and oilseeds operation near Niverville, Man. They were both Manitoba and Canadian OYF winners in 2009. One of the first things they did was strike the words, shoulda, coulda, woulda and never from their vocabulary. They also agreed to recognize “volatility is the new norm” and learn how to think differently than past generations. The realization that the times were changing led them to look for ways to augment the farming income. One of their ideas was to create a business to reclaim elm lumber from diseased elm trees. They hoped Wood Anchor, the elm recovery business, would subsidize the farm but in fact, it was a drain until the research and development on carbon recovery finally paid off. The second enterprise the couple tackled was the creation of a natural energy bar Colleen developed to sustain her strength while training for an iron man competition. The bar won the Great Manitoba Food Fight, which allowed her to bring it to market. “The unexpected connections were a surprise,” Colleen said. Looking back on their businesses, she and Grant realize confidence comes from success, and eventually being confident becomes a habit.

OUTSTANDING YOUNG FARMERS | NATIONAL FINALS

Couples recognized for positive attitude, inspiration BY ROBERT ARNASON BRANDON BUREAU

For many years, the motto of modern agriculture has been get big or get out. While that economic reality may be true, Kevin and Annamarie Klippenstein of Cawston, B.C., have proven there are exceptions to every rule. Kevin and Annamarie were named one of Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2011 in Brandon. They share the title with Geoff and Jennifer Bishop, who operate a dairy near Round Hill, N. S. The Bishops and Klippensteins edged out five other couples from across Canada who gathered in Brandon Nov. 15-20 for the OYF annual conference. For Annamarie, a model turned farmer, the new title validates the idea that small-scale farming is viable in Canada. “We farm 40 acres of land in B.C. and we’re farming fruits, vegetables and herbs (and) we sell 99 percent of

our stuff to farmers’ markets…. It puts it out there that you don’t have to be big,” said Annamarie, who started Klippers Organic Acres with Kevin in 2000 on five acres. “We’re the first organic farm to be one of Canada’s outstanding young farmers, which for us, is a total honour and brings a light to our industry.” In addition to running a small but financially successful operation, the Klippensteins have operated an apprenticeship program on their farm for several years. It provides training for young farmers who want to learn more about organic vegetable and fruit production. Annamarie said the national finals are about building relationships, rather than beating competitors. “We’ve established some friendships that are going to last a lifetime,” said Annamarie, who also competed at the national event in 2005, 2006 and 2007. “It’s like a second family, at the end of the day.”

Geoff Bishop agrees. Competing in his first OYF final, he said the highlight was connecting with producers from across Canada. “Best part of the whole experience was meeting the other couples…. It’s such a positive group of people,” said Geoff. He, Jennifer and their four children run the family dairy, which was operated by his dad and his grandfather. The Bishops milk 200 cows on their farm and the animals reside in a modern barn that features a fabric structure, natural lighting and floors heated with geothermal power. T h e y a l s o e m p l oy a s oy b e a n extruder on the farm and use the oil and bean meal to supplement the herd’s diet. Jennifer said all the couples nominated deserved the title. “We forged some great relationships and really respect the other people that were there.” Jennifer said the OYF program has encouraged her and Geoff to become access=subscriber section=farmliving,none,none

Annamarie and Kevin Klippenstein, left, and Jennifer and Geoff Bishop are Canada’s 2011 Outstanding Young Farmers. | OYF PHOTO spokespeople for farming in Canada. “Just being a positive face for agriculture,” she said. “Being out there

and letting people know about where their food comes from and how it’s produced.”

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ON THE FARM | COSTA RICA

Couple shifts gears during economic downturn Farming with a coastal view | Entrepreneurs use Canadian agricultural backgrounds to grow food and trees in the tropics BY KAREN MORRISON SASKATOON NEWSROOM

A downturn in real estate markets forced two former Canadian farmers to revisit their roots and begin producing food again, this time in Costa Rica. Jessa York and Allan Shantz raise more than 70 free range chickens and ducks on a 35 acre farm near Tamarindo, as well as growing purple corn for feed and cashews and almonds and mangoes for local markets and recently planting 1,100 neem trees. They also rent out two cabins on their property. York grew up in Odessa, Sask., competing in barrel racing. Her father was the mayor of Odessa and operated the hotel after farming for many years at Kendal, Sask. She and her first husband ran a 150-cow dairy farm with their three children in Vibank, Sask., where her son is a grain farmer. Shantz’s family was longtime hog and cattle producers at Kitchener, Ont. “At a very young age, I was out in the barn cleaning hog pens before school in the mornings,” he said. York loves the outdoors and finds the Costa Rican climate better for her arthritic joints than the Canadian Prairies. The farm, butted up against the northern Pacific coastline, was legally registered as a farm when they bought it with the intention of turning some of it into residential lots to sell. Then the U.S. financial crisis hit and development plans stalled. “When the crash came in real estate in the U.S.A. in 2008, it had a rippling effect in Costa Rica and the banks shut down the existing funding that was in place for the developers,” said Shantz. That ended many projects in the region, including a five-condo unit that sits abandoned, the saltwater eating away the unfinished concrete shell. “Many buyers who thought they were getting a condo to rent out now have nothing for their money,” he said. York immediately looked for options. “She is easily adaptable and when roadblocks come ahead, she is quick to think of other ways to keep moving forward,” said Shantz. Both had experience in small business, farming and entrepreneurship. York had an alternative health business offering iridology and massage therapy. Shantz created an organic fertilizer company for chicken manure to address odour concerns in rural Ontario. The couple, whose relationship began with a long distance courtship in 1998, believes using their own money from their payday loan company in Calgary to pay for the farm probably saved them from the fate of other landowners. “Yes, this has slowed us down somewhat, but it actually has been a blessing in disguise,” said Shantz. The couple operates the farm on $2,000 per month, employing one hired man and an off-site property manger, who handles accounting

and paying bills, wages and taxes. Doing business in rural Costa Rica is a world apart from rural Canada. They have faced language barriers, cultural peculiarities and challenges finding good help. They stressed the importance of developing a strong network of friends who can be called upon and understand your situation. They both enjoy self-improvement classes and agree on the importance of respecting the natural environment. “We have seen too many projects that becomes nothing more than concrete jungles and it breaks our hearts. Our goal is to make Maratonga Ridge Estates a property that people will feel like they are in a garden,” said Shantz. To that end, they planted erosion proof Vetiver grass and trees in a valley housing two tilapia fishponds. “This slows the erosion of the hills and slows the water down to allow the rain to soak into the land,” he said. York described her partner as the

“big picture guy” and herself as one who enjoys working with plants and livestock. For York, the farm is an opportunity to market goods to the many expatriates who have taken up residence here, but also to show local residents what can be grown and how. “They need to be educated on how to grow their own gardens because the soil is so eroded from rain and they don’t know how to compost. We compost everything.” Local ranchers have raised Brahman cattle and horses for decades but have allowed Bantam chickens to breed with laying hens, which produces tiny chicks. York’s heritage varieties, including Buff Orpington and Americanas, produce good sized chicks and wander freely as they feed on ticks and scorpions. Five rescued farm dogs and a shelter at night provide protection from boas, possums and coyotes. Theft in a poor country is also a concern, which the couple deals with by locking the gate.

Canadians Allan Shantz and Jessa York, above left, have moved to Costa Rica full-time to raise freerange chickens, top, and neem trees, above, for local markets on their Maratonga Ridge farm near Tamarindo. They get help from dogs, left, a hired man and an accountant. | JESSA YORK/ALLAN SHANTZ PHOTOS

York markets her birds at three months old at cattle sales. “They’ve told me they’ll buy as many as I can produce,” said York, who added an incubator to speed production. The pair started the neem tree seedlings in biodegradable bags, which avoids disturbing the sensitive taproot and makes transplanting easier.

York would like to eventually bring used tools and laptops from Canada for locals to use because such items are expensive there. They cut their ties with Canada this year, selling their house in Calgary and moving to Costa Rica full-time. Now in their 60s, they next plan to sell 35 oceanfront properties on one-half of their land and visit other far-flung lands.

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COOKIES | HOLIDAY GIVING

Gift tray of cookies appreciated during busy holidays cookie cutters of your choice. Place the cutouts on a lightly greased or a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and decorate with sprinkles, candies and icing. Makes 30 to 40 cookies. Source: www.canadianliving.com.

TEAM RESOURCES

JODIE MIROSOVSKY, BSHEc

COOKIE ICING:

othing says happy holidays like a plate of home baked cookies. Kids love them, adults love them and of course, Santa needs them. Homemade treats make wonderful gifts that are inexpensive and pull at heartstrings rather than the bank account. If you are packing the cookies for gifts, use baking gift boxes or mason jars and decorate with ribbons, paint and gift tags. Here is a compilation of my favorite holiday cookie recipes.

GINGER COOKIES We bake these traditional cookies for Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Treats for the holidays include ginger, sugar and carrot spice cookies, no bake chocolate drops and gumdrop cookies. | JODIE MIROSOVSKY PHOTO

GUMDROP COOKIES 1/2 c. 1/2 c. 1/2 c. 1 1/2 tsp. 1/2 tsp. 1/2 tsp. 1/8 tsp. 1 c. 1 1/4 c. 3/4 c.

Mix two cups (500 mL) of icing sugar, three tablespoons (45 mL) of milk or water and one-quarter teaspoon (1 mL) of vanilla until smooth. Tint with food colouring of your choice.

butter or margarine 125 mL sugar 125 mL brown sugar 125 mL egg vanilla 2 mL baking powder 2 mL baking soda 2 mL salt 5 mL flour 250 mL rolled oats 300 mL baking fruitlets/ 175 mL gumdrops, cut in half

1/2 c. 1/2 c. 1 1 tsp.

butter or margarine 125 mL cocoa 125 mL dash of salt vanilla 5 mL

1 tbsp. 1 3/4 c. 2 tsp. 1/4 tsp. 1/2 tsp. 1 tsp. 3/ 4 tsp. 1/8 tsp. 1/2 c.

orange juice flour baking powder baking soda salt cinnamon nutmeg ground cloves rolled oats

15 mL 425 mL 10 mL 1 mL 2 mL 5 mL 3 mL 5 mL 125 mL

Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). In large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla. Combine the baking powder, baking soda, salt, flour and oats in a separate bowl. Mix the dry ingredients with the butter mixture. Gently stir in the gumdrops with a spatula. (Use all colours or just red and green for the holidays) Shape the dough into one-inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet one inch apart. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. Makes 30 cookies.

Prepare a large baking sheet by placing wax paper over the top. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats and coconut. Set aside. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, butter, cocoa and salt. Heat to a boil, stirring frequently so the mixture does not stick to the pot and burn. Once boiling, cook for five minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour the hot ingredients into the large mixing bowl with the oats and coconut. Stir quickly. Drop by spoonfuls onto the wax paper. Let cool. Makes 25 to 30 cookies. Note: Add one-half cup (125 mL) of nuts to the oats and coconut mix if desired.

Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and beat until combined. Add the carrots and raisins, stir. In another mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, spices and oats. Then add to the butter mixture and stir. Drop dough from a tablespoon onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake for approximately 12 to 15 minutes until lightly browned. Makes three dozen.

CARROT SPICE COOKIES

CINNAMON SNICKERDOODLES

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE DROP COOKIES

This recipe is great for using this year’s abundant carrot crop.

They’re so easy. You don’t even have to turn the oven on. 3 c. 1/2 c. 2 c. 1/2 c.

rolled oats flaked coconut sugar milk

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750 mL 125 mL 500 mL 125 mL

1/2 c. 1 c. 2 1/2 tsp. 1 c.

butter or margarine 125 mL brown sugar 250 mL eggs vanilla 2 mL carrots, finely 250 mL grated 1 c. raisins 250 mL

1 c. 1/2 c. 1 c. 2 2 tsp. 2 1/2 c. 1/2 tsp. 1/4 tsp.

butter brown sugar sugar eggs vanilla flour baking soda salt

250 mL 125 mL 250 mL 10 mL 625 mL 2 mL 1 mL

Preheat oven to 325 F (160 C)

Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Mix with the dry ingredients until just combined. Form dough into balls and roll in a combination of: 2 tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon

30 mL 10 mL

Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Makes 30 cookies.

SUGAR COOKIES Each one of these cookies can be uniquely decorated. 3/4 c. 1 c. 1 1 tsp. 2 1/2 c. 1/2 tsp.

butter, softened sugar egg vanilla flour baking powder dash of salt

175 mL 250 mL 5 mL 625 mL 2 mL

Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt, then gradually add the dry mix to the creamed mix. Shape dough into a ball wrap and chill for one hour. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to a one-quarter inch (.5 cm) thickness. Press into the dough with

3/4 c. 1 c. 1/4 c. 1 2 c. 2 tsp. 1/4 tsp. 1 tsp. 3/4 tsp. 1/8 tsp.

butter 175 mL brown sugar 250 mL molasses 60 mL egg flour 500 mL baking soda 10 mL salt 1 mL ground ginger 5 mL ground cinnamon 3 mL nutmeg 5 mL

Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, molasses and egg until combined. In a separate bowl, measure the flour, soda, salt and spices into a bowl and blend. Stir into the creamed mixture and shape the dough into one inch (2.5 cm) balls. Roll the dough in white sugar and place about two inches (5 cm) apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake for nine minutes. Cool and remove from the pan. Makes 30 cookies. Note: You can also use this recipe to make gingerbread people. Simply form the dough into a big ball after it has been prepared and chill for one hour. Split the dough in half and roll out on a floured surface to approximately one-quarter inch (.5 cm) thick and cut with a gingerbread man form. Place on the prepared baking sheet, sprinkle with sugar and bake at 350 F (180 C) for about eight minutes. Cool and decorate with white icing (above). Makes 18 cutouts. Jodie Mirosovsky is a home economist from Rosetown, Sask., and a member of Team Resources. Contact: team@producer.com.

PSYCHOLOGY | COUNSELLING

Expert can help mom break free from all or nothing attitude SPEAKING OF LIFE

JACKLIN ANDREWS, BA, MSW

My mother goes from one catastrophe to another. If she is feeling out of sorts, she thinks that she is going to die. If one of her friends forgets to call some evening,

she thinks not only that her friend does not like her, but that her friend is busy turning the community against her. My mom is 74 years old, in great health, married to my dad who is completely devoted to her and she has three children who are willing to help out whenever Mom and Dad need a hand. So why does she always overreact and what can we do to help her?

It appears that your mother has put herself into an all or nothing world. Her ability to see daily problems as little challenges in life

that can easily be resolved is severely limited. It means that she goes from one catastrophe to another and she is caught in overwhelming anxiety. It means also that she seldom has the time to stop and enjoy life’s blessings. She is too busy wondering whether or not they will be taken away from her. Helping your mother break free from this attitude is a job for a professional. You can best help by encouraging her to attend sessions with her local mental health counsellor. This is not going to be a quick and

easy fix. She has likely been like this most of her life and it will take time to work it out. While she is in counselling, she will need support and encouragement. You may need to constantly remind her that she is a valuable person. Like many women her age, she is probably wondering if her life continues to have a purpose. The more you let her know how you and your children treasure time with her, the better are her chances of recognizing her own merits. Try not to get caught up in her catastrophes. You may know that she

is overreacting and are tempted to point out how irrational her concerns are. But try looking for other ways that you can engage her and give her whatever time she needs from you. Let her struggle a bit with problems and celebrate with her when she begins to master the task. Whatever mastery she is able to harvest from her achievements is fodder for that self-worth she is building. Jacklin Andrews is a family counsellor from Saskatchewan. Contact: jandrews@ producer.com.

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RURAL AFFAIRS | CHURCHES CAN LEAD

Rural clergy conference brings voice to prairie issues Church participation in community | Farmers, community members and clergy discuss challenges and share success stories BY PAULINE WYNTJES FREELANCE WRITER

BRAGG CREEK , Alta. — Rural Canada has the potential to make a huge impact on the future of the world, rural clergy conference delegates heard here Nov. 15-17. Cam Harder, executive director for Circle M, Centre for Rural Community L eadership and Ministr y, believes that rural churches have a responsibility to raise issues. “There need to be healthy places that look after the spirit of their communities that help keep energy, and life and hope and quality of life alive … and help bring the issues of our world that can be addressed by rural people, to the places where they can be heard,” said Harder. The New Shoots from Old Roots conference brought together rural clergy from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Newfoundland to address issues faced in rural Canada. Delegates discussed the current impact of the Canadian Wheat Board changes. Raymond Poffenroth, a retired grain elevator operator from Irri-

cana, Alta., doesn’t believe the elimination of it will do Canadians any good. “Everyone here thinks they are going to load their trucks in the night, dart across the border and sell it to the States and make money. Well, I have news for those boys. It’s not going to happen,” said Poffenroth. “The U.S.A. is not going to put up with it, whether it’s free trade or not. When we start moving too much stuff that way, that border is going to become a border.” Supply management in the dairy industry was also raised. Nettie Wiebe, a conference organizer and Saskatchewan grain farmer, believes it’s a good thing. “There is no country loyalty anymore, it’s just where can I get it the cheapest,” said Wiebe. “Those farmers who have really been standing back on the wheat board fight, because it’s not their fight, are suddenly standing there because that door has been opened,” she said. “We might have more allies now than two weeks ago.” Wiebe thinks that the dairy quota system in Canada is beneficial. Even though the dairy industry is access=subscriber section=farmliving,none,none

A group discussion was held during the New Shoots from Old Roots rural clergy conference outside of Bragg Creek, Alta. Delegates discussed challenges and issues that rural areas face. | PAULINE WYNTJES PHOTO restricted, she believes that there would be no dairy industry in Canada if the quota system was eliminated. “It’s strictly Canadian and to me that’s important. It’s important to have food we grow ourselves.” Donald McArthur, an Alberta grain farmer, said the biggest cost of getting into the dairy industry is finding the quota. “Nobody gets into dairy anymore. All I see is that the quota system has

delayed things for the dairy farmers. The new generation dairy farmers have to be huge in order to compete,” said McArthur. Other sessions focused on how rural communities and agriculture often get ignored by urban governments. Harder said the conference, which takes place every two years, is a place for farmers, rural community members and church members to come

together to discuss challenges. The conference featured two keynote speakers: David Webber, cofounder of an ecumenical house church ministry, and Shannon Jung, w h o ha s c o m p l e t e d e x t e n s i v e research on rural population, food and agriculture. The conference also offered several workshops ranging from church response to community disasters to sharing worship resources.

TICKS | SYMPTOMS

Lyme disease can cause long lasting damage to heart, joints HEALTH CLINIC

CLARE ROWSON, MD

Two of my friends have been bitten by ticks this year. Another friend’s cat was bitten by a tick on its ear and became paralysed. I like to go for walks in the fields. Should I be concerned about ticks and the Lyme disease that they might carry?

Not all ticks carry Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia burg-

dorferi. It can cause serious illness if not diagnosed and treated in time, but fortunately cases are quite rare. The first sign of infection is often a circular rash around the bite known as a target rash. It occurs in about 80 percent of infected people and begins at the site of the tick bite after a delay of three days to one month. Other symptoms may include fatigue, chills, fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, and swollen lymph nodes. If untreated, the disease progresses into the second stage, which can last several months. Symptoms at this stage include migraines, weakness, various skin rashes, painful or stiff joints, irregular heartbeat and extreme fatigue. If the disease continues to progress, the third stage of Lyme disease can include symptoms such as

chronic arthritis and neurological symptoms, including headaches, dizziness, numbness, and even paralysis. Birds, mice, squirrels and deer can carry ticks, which can jump off the animal onto your skin. Your house pets can get them and may bring them indoors for you to catch. This year, there may be more cases than usual, perhaps due to the warm summer and fall weather. Brushing against bushes and tall grass is the most likely way to get the tick on you. Ticks are usually not hard to notice because when filled with your blood, they grow to the size of grapes. If you find one attached to you, you can remove it carefully with tweezers, being careful not to damage it if possible. Keep it in a small container and take it with you to the hospital so that

it can be analyzed. Some hospital emergency departments have a special tool that looks like a hole punch for removing ticks easily. If treated in the first stage, Lyme disease is usually completely curable with antibiotics. If it is not diagnosed until it reaches the second or third stage, treatment may be needed for several months, and some lasting damage to the heart, nervous system and joints is possible. Fatalities from Lyme disease are rare. However, if contracted during pregnancy, Lyme disease can pose serious health risks to the unborn child, possibly resulting in stillbirth. There are two types of ticks that can transmit Lyme disease: the western blacklegged tick found in British Columbia and the regular black-

legged tick found in southeastern Quebec, southern and eastern Ontario, southeastern Manitoba and Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. It is not impossible to be bitten by one of these types of ticks elsewhere in the country because infected birds can fly a long way. Preventive measures include wearing deet, long sleeves and pants as well as shoes when walking in the bush. Keep your lawn mowed and check pets at regular intervals. For more information, contact the National Microbiology Laboratory Public Health Agency of Canada, 1015 Arlington Street, Winnipeg, Man., R3E 3P6, or phone 204-7892000. Clare Rowson is a retired medical doctor in Belleville, Ont. Contact: health@producer.com.

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WEATHER TEMP. MAP

THIS WEEK’S TEMPERATURE FORECAST Dec. 8 - 14 (averages are in °C)

PRECIP. MAP

THIS WEEK’S PRECIPITATION FORECAST Dec. 8 - 14 (averages are in mm)

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The numbers on the above maps are average temperature and precipitation figures for the forecast week, based on historical data from 1971-2000. n/a = not available; tr = trace; 1 inch = 25.4 millimetres (mm)

LAST WEEK’S WEATHER SUMMARY ENDING SUNDAY, DEC. 4 SASKATCHEWAN

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Temperature last week High Low Assiniboia Broadview Eastend Estevan Kindersley Maple Creek Meadow Lake Melfort Nipawin North Battleford Prince Albert Regina Rockglen Saskatoon Swift Current Val Marie Yorkton Wynyard

4.4 2.7 4.1 4.2 4.1 7.5 5.1 2.1 2.9 4.9 3.3 2.3 2.9 4.2 3.2 6.1 4.2 1.7

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10.1 10.5 13.3 18.5 21.4 6.7 1.9 13.9 8.1 8.1 17.0 7.7 21.4 6.8 14.0 15.8 16.4 13.1

60 50 63 95 148 34 8 64 32 41 78 44 120 40 84 96 76 66

last week High Low Brooks Calgary Cold Lake Coronation Edmonton Grande Prairie High Level Lethbridge Lloydminster Medicine Hat Milk River Peace River Pincher Creek Red Deer Stavely Vegreville

7.8 4.9 5.5 5.4 5.5 5.3 2.8 8.6 5.0 7.4 7.7 3.8 4.4 4.8 6.8 5.2

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7.6 18.0 13.2 15.7 26.4 19.8 26.6 4.8 1.8 10.5 15.3 17.8 30.1 24.8 22.7 17.6

44 108 58 91 122 70 86 25 8 61 65 65 87 126 88 82

last week High Low Brandon Dauphin Gimli Melita Morden Portage la Prairie Swan River Winnipeg

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1.4 0.0 1.2 1.8 3.3

58.0 48.3 13.2 13.4 44.4

103 154 42 30 74

BRITISH COLUMBIA Cranbrook Fort St. John Kamloops Kelowna Prince George

5.5 4.0 7.8 7.9 4.2

All data provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s National Agroclimate Information Service: www.agr.gc.ca/drought. Data has undergone only preliminary quality checking. Maps provided by WeatherTec Services Inc.: www.weathertec.mb.ca

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